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“Amidst protestations of 'Who can be against the children?' too few people are FOR children when it really matters.”

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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