Marian Wright Edelman

Ok, so I have been slacking on my woman of the day posts. However, let me make one point clear, the reason being has only been my busy schedule not the fact that I have run out of amazing women to write about-- I just needed to make that clear.

So let me pick up with a woman I have had the privilege of meeting and is the reason I became an activist in not only the Children's movement but also the Women's movement. I'm talking about Marian Wright Edelman.

Edelman attended Spelman in the 60's, she has often been referred to as Howard Zinn's favorite students. She is known for being the first African American to be admitted to the Mississippi Bar which was a great accomplishment at a time when segregation prevailed. She has been a Civil Rights advocate and fought for equality with Dr. Martin Luther King and was also a member of his "Poor Peoples Campaign".

In the early 70's she founded the Children's Defense Fund, CDF, which is a voice for poor, minority, and disabled children. Edelman continues to run CDF today. She has been tirelessly working in this movement and for the sake of Justice for over 30 years. Eldelman, is truly a remarkable woman.