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Famous Female Children's Activists
Women striving for social justice have often directed their efforts toward the most vulnerable in society, the world's children. From Princess Diana's charitable work on behalf of children to the efforts of activists like Joan Baez and Dolores Huerta, these famous female children's right activists have helped improve the lives of our youngest citizens.
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Princess Diana
Princess Diana
Children's Activist, Princess / 1961 - 1997
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
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Rita Marley
- In these groups:
- Reggae Artists
- Famous Leos
- Famous Children's Activists
Rita Marley
Children's Activist, Singer / 1946 -
Rita Marley is Bob Marley's widow, and is best known for carrying on her late husband's musical legacy and developing her own career as a solo artist.
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Joan Baez
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Capricorns
Joan Baez
Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, Guitarist, Singer / 1941 -
Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist who is best known for her distinctive voice and for her role in popularizing the music of Bob Dylan.
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Dolores Huerta
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Political Figures
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Arians
Dolores Huerta
Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist / 1930 -
Dolores Huerta is an activist and labor leader who co-founded what would become the United Farm Workers.
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Kelly Monaco
- In these groups:
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Children's Activists
Kelly Monaco
Children's Activist, Television Actress, Model / 1976 -
Kelly Monaco is an actress and model known for her role on General Hospital. Additionally, she was a Playboy "Playmate of the Month" in 1997, and won season 1 of Dancing with the Stars.
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Christie Brinkley
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Children's Activists
- Famous Models
Christie Brinkley
Children's Activist, Model / 1954 -
Model Christie Brinkley embodies the all-American look that dominated the fashion industry in the 1980s, during which she appeared on over 200 magazine covers.
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