My faith has been the driving thing of my life. I think it is important that people who are perceived as liberals not be afraid of talking about moral and community values. Marian Wright Edelman afraidcommunitydrive Change image and share on social
Together we can and must fight for justice for our children and protect them from draconian tax cuts and budget choices that threaten their survival, education and preparation for the future. If they are not ready for tomorrow, neither is America. Marian Wright Edelman americabudgetchild share on social
No person has the right to rain on your dreams. Marian Wright Edelman dreampersonrain Change image and share on social
If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much. Marian Wright Edelman childstand Change image and share on social
In every seed of good there is always a piece of bad. Marian Wright Edelman badgoodpiece Change image and share on social
We must always refill and ensure there is a critical mass of leaders and activists committed to nonviolence and racial and economic justice who will keep seeding and building transforming movements. Marian Wright Edelman activistbuildcommit Change image and share on social
I'm sure I am impatient sometimes. I sure do get angry sometimes. I think it's outrageous how hard it is to get this country to feed its children and to take care of its children, to give them a decent education. Marian Wright Edelman angrycarechild share on social
I never thought I was breaking a glass ceiling. I just had to do what I had to do, and it never occurred to me not to. Marian Wright Edelman breakceilglass Change image and share on social
We have the capacity to make sure that every mother has pre-natal care. Yet, we don't do it. What is it about America? It says we don't value children and families. We are hypocrites. Marian Wright Edelman americacapacitycare Change image and share on social
