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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Teaching Black History

by Marian Wright Edelman February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

**FILE** A former intern with the Washington Teachers’ Union stands outside of the John A. Wilson Building in 2022. Historically, labor and education advocacy not only furthered Black career opportunities, but contributed to the United States’ overall social, political, cultural and economic power. (WI photo)

Education Proves As Path to Freedom, Power for Black Americans

by Micha Green February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

This 1967 photograph shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (right) and his son Marty with the Rev. Walter Fauntroy in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo/dcstatehoodyeswecan.org)

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: A Lesson From Dr. King

by Marian Wright Edelman January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

close up of two flute glasses filled with sparkling wine wuth ribbons and christmas decor

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Looking to the New Year

by Marian Wright Edelman January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: A Holiday Lesson

by Marian Wright Edelman December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

person hands on holy bible

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Prayers in an Advent Season

by Marian Wright Edelman December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Nikki Giovanni (Courtesy photo)

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Nikki Giovanni, a Champion of Black Childhood Joy

by Marian Wright Edelman December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

boy in green shirt

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Voting for the Future

by Marian Wright Edelman October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

girl sitting on library floor reading a book

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Championing the Freedom to Read

by Marian Wright Edelman October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

photo of people holding each other s hands

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Rejecting Hate

by Marian Wright Edelman September 25, 2024September 26, 2024