Her high standards and her refusal to cave in to lobbyists and other self-interest groups has been an inspiration for other non-profit organizational leaders who have followed in her footsteps. She had no qualms about claiming former President Bill Clinton's 1996 welfare reform initiative would result in millions of black children starving, despite Hillary Clinton's active role with the Children's Defense Fund. This exemplifies the true nature of her character and her sincere commitment to helping those in need. Thus one of the most important ways Marian continues to impact society is not only through her work as a social advocate, but through her status as modern day role model. Role model's are few and far between these days, but Marian Wright Edelman inspires young people every day to 'fight the good fight' and work for a better world. She truly deserves the high praise that has been bestowed upon her. As Discoverthenetworks.org puts it, "Committed to the notion that America's allegedly widespread injustices can be rectified only by expanded government and massive handouts, Edelman is an attractive figure to devoted socialists" (Marian Wright Edelman, 2010, p. 1). It is for this reason that "in June...

1). Those who have worked with Marian Edelman have been rightfully honored to do so.