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On the 50th anniversary commemorating the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., past and present civil rights leaders that included Representative John Lewis (D-GA), Marian Wright Ede…

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivered remarks as she was honored for her child advocacy work throughout her career. This was her first public engagement since her …

Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, talked about meeting Hillary Clinton as a student and the work she did for the Fund. This is a portion of a get-out-the-vote…

Former Vice President Walter Mondale participated in a discussion about his impact on the U.S. education system. “Opportunity and Social Justice -- Quality Education for All” was part of…

At the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the national mall, participants spoke about the legacy of the Reverend King and the civil rights movement. This program d…

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

Radio talk show hosts Ed Schultz and Tom Joyner, and numerous actors and entertainers attended a rally titled “Heeding a call to Put America Back to Work and Pull America Back Together.” On…

Friends of Howard Zinn gathered at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC to pay tribute to the historian and political activist who died on January 27, 2010. The speakers included Ralph Nader…

Representative Bobby Scott hosted a forum on education policy as Congress prepared to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Among the topics addressed were past policies re…

In conjunction with the publication of U.S. News & World Report's annual “America’s Best Leaders” issue, many of the 24 honorees participated in a roundtable discussion on leadership challen…

Marian Wright Edelman talked about her book The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation Hyperion; September 23, 2008). In her book she presents her …

Marian Wright Edelman spoke at the American Library Association Annual Conference. Topics included teaching children to love reading, the value of libraries, the quality of children’s litera…

Participants spoke about the life and career of Robert F. Kennedy, telling anecdotal stories and relating their personal relationships with him. Among the topics they raised were Kennedy’s p…

Leaders in education, public policy, religion, and black communities discussed the future impact of African Americans on Western culture, the United States' global image, and the social, pol…

Marian Wright Edelman, founder and chairman of the Children’s Defense Fund and an organizer of Dr. King’s Poor People’s March; Peter Edelman, aide to Robert F. Kennedy; and Elaine Jones, for…

President Clinton awarded presidential medals of freedom to several citizens for their work in behalf of peace and democracy both in the U.S. and overseas.

Marian Edelman was interviewed about her experiences as a children’s book writer.

Participants talked to reporters about the president’s proposed budget, assistance to the needy, faith-based programs, and maintaining moral standards in the U.S. through progressive policy …

Senator Kennedy and others called for an increase in the minimum wage. They spoke about the effect such an increase would have on women and families, saying that the cost of living has incre…

CNN Anchor Judy Woodruff moderated a forum sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund in which Democratic presidential candidates answered questions on children and family issues. Among the is…