“The future which we hold in trust for our own children will be shaped by our fairness to other people's children.”
Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
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Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman is a prominent American civil rights activist and lawyer, born on June 6, 1939. She has dedicated her life to advocating for children's rights and social justice, particularly through the establishment of the Children's Defense Fund in 1973. Edelman's work has had a significant impact on the lives of millions of children in the United States. more
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