Marian Wright Edelman | |
|---|---|
 Edelman in 1994 | |
| Born | Marian Wright June 6, 1939 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Children's rights activist |
| Organization | Children's Defense Fund |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Jonah and Ezra |
Marian Wright Edelman (née Wright; born June 6, 1939) is an American activist for civil rights and children's rights. She is the founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund.[1] She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr, and Hillary Clinton.[2]
- ^ "Marian Wright Edelman | Biography, Books, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Stewart, Nikita (September 3, 2020). "Marian Wright Edelman Steps Down, and a New Generation Takes Over". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 28, 2020.