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Quote by Marian Wright Edelman

“It never occurred to me that I was not going to challenge segregation.”

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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

“That is the magic of travel. You leave your home secure in your own knowledge and identity. But as you travel, the world in all it's richness intervenes. You meet people you could not invent; you see scenes you could not imagine. Your own world, which was so large as to consume your whole life, becomes smaller and smaller until it is only one tiny dot in time and space. You return a different person.”

Source: Letters to My Son: A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Women, Life and Love

“When I'm gone, people will no doubt remember me for Queen, but I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures.”

People Way Remember Gone Doubt Creatures Treats Fellows Remembered Queens No Doubt Attempting Remember Me

Author:Brian May

“People who don't vote have no line of credit with people who are elected and thus pose no threat to those who act against our interests.”

People Interest Lines Vote Threat Credit African American

Author:Marian Wright Edelman

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