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Marian Wright Edelman

Marian Wright Edelman spent decades uplifting youth. Her work leaves a legacy of justice.

12/27/2023

Carolina Snaps

Marian Wright Edelman

Season 5 Episode 8 | 58sVideo has Closed Captions

Marian Wright Edelman spent decades uplifting youth. Her work leaves a legacy of justice.

Marian Wright Edelman has dedicated her life to advancing civil rights and children’s rights. After becoming the first African American woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, Edelman founded the Children's Defense Fund in 1973 to advocate for policies benefiting disadvantaged children. Her work continues to uplift youth and promote equality.

12/27/2023

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Carolina Snaps is a local public television program presented by SCETV

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Carolina Snaps

Marian Wright Edelman

Season 5 Episode 8 | 58sVideo has Closed Captions

Marian Wright Edelman has dedicated her life to advancing civil rights and children’s rights. After becoming the first African American woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, Edelman founded the Children's Defense Fund in 1973 to advocate for policies benefiting disadvantaged children. Her work continues to uplift youth and promote equality.

12/27/2023

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