Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman | |
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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. She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr, and Hillary Clinton.