Marian Wright Edelman

BIOGRAPHY

Marian Wright Edelman is an American activist for children's rights. She has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. She is founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund. She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Hillary Clinton.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

6 June 1939

Place of Birth

Bennettsville, South Carolina, USA

Also Known As

Marian Wright