What is Jean Childs's full name?
Jean Childs
Jean Childs date of birth:
July 1, 1933
How old was Jean Childs when died?
61
Where was Jean Childs born?
Marion, Alabama
When did Jean Childs die?
September 16, 1994
Where did Jean Childs die?
Atlanta, GA - Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University in Atlanta
Why did Jean Childs die?
Liver cancer
Jean Childs body shape:
Average
What color are Jean Childs's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jean Childs's hair?
Black
Is Jean Childs gay or straight?
DISPUTED
What is Jean Childs nationality?
American
Where did Jean Childs go to school?
Lincoln High School
Where did Jean Childs go to university?
Manchester College, IN , Queens College
What is Jean Childs's occupation?
Activist
Jean Childs claim to fame:
In 1978 she became widely known as the chairperson of the International Year of the Child.
Short Biography
Jean Young was a prominent activist for civil rights, education, and children`s welfare whose work spanned more than three decades. In 1978 she became widely known as the chairperson of the International Year of the Child. She was a strong, independent woman who was both career and family oriented. She was never overshadowed by her husband, famed civil rights leader and politician Andrew Young, but worked beside him, helping to further his causes, many of which she supported, while actively defending her own as well.