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Marian Wright Edelman

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American activist for children's rights (born 1939)

United States WritersBorn 1939 · age 87

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Marian Wright Edelman 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.

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2017honorary doctor of the Ohio State University

2010honorary degree from Spelman College

2000Presidential Medal of Freedom

1995Heinz Award

1993National Women's Hall of Fame

1992Lillian Smith Book Award

1990Gandhi Peace Award

1990Thomas Merton Award

1990honorary doctor of the University of Miami

1989Radcliffe Medal

1982Candace Award

MacArthur Fellows Program

Library of Congress Living Legend

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Gwen IfillAlso won Radcliffe Medal

Daniel BerriganAlso won Gandhi Peace Award Walter MischelAlso won honorary doctor of the Ohio State University

Ron DellumsAlso won Thomas Merton Award Charles FrazierAlso won Lillian Smith Book Award

Julian BondAlso won Library of Congress Living Legend

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