18 shares | Civil rights icons Marian Wright Edelman and Rep. John Lewis reflect on the historical roots, lasting legacy and bright future of the Children's Defense Fund. | Children's Defense Fund | Facebook

"Democracy cannot breathe, and it will die, if those enjoined to protect and uphold the law snuff it out unjustly and without consequence." - Marian Wright Edelman, 2014 ... From 2014: In the wake of the killings in Ferguson and Cleveland and New York, we all need to demand justice for all Americans by continuing to stand together in strategic nonviolent protest. We need to stare down those who discriminate and recommit to celebrating the uniqueness of every human being. Watch Marian Wright Edel