Broads You Should Know

Marian Wright-Edelman - Founder of the Children's Defense Fund


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Our education system and DEI initiatives are under attack by the new administration. For Broads You Should Know, this means we're doubling down on our devotion to both! Today Sara brings you Marian Wright-Edelman! Marian was the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi bar and was a integral part of the Civil Rights movement including Freedom Summer and The Poor People's Campaign. She was one of the lawyers who helped make segregation illegal!

After moving to Washington D.C. Marian would go on to found The Washington Research Project, which would become the Children's Defense Fund - arguably the most impactful organization and advocate on behalf of children in the United States. Listen now to hear more about her work and impact on this country and it's most defenseless citizens. 

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