In The Media
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Elijah Lee spent an unforgettable time with Kelly Clarkson and Patti LaBelle. He shared his passion for protecting kids and why he is proud to be a member of Marvel’s Hero Project. The experience left Clarkson speechless!
Marvel’s Hero Project
Elijah Lee is featured in Episode 2 of Marvel’s Hero Project on the Disney+ streaming service. In honor of his work to prevent child abuse, Marvel artists created a Marvel’s Hero Project comic called “Incredible Elijah.”
Additional Coverage
11.14.19 - ABC Localish: Video was distributed to ABC stations across the country
3.2.19 - March coverage on NOTW Network YouTube
Scholastic Math Magazine Cover
Elijah was featured on the cover of the March 2020 edition of Scholastic Math.
People Magazine Feature
Elijah’s work is featured inside People Magazine’s January 6th issue.
H&M Backpack
Elijah is featured on H&M’s limited-edition backpack as a kid role model!
Black Panther Comic Issue #24
Check out Issue 24 of Marvel’s Black Panther Comic featuring a character inspired by Elijah Lee.
4.25.2024: https://ovc.ojp.gov/gallery/award-recipients/2024/elijah-lee Tomorrow’s Leader Award from the Office for Crime Victims within the Department of Justice
1.26.23: WTVR: He's too young to vote, but old enough to help Virginia children: 'Change is always possible'
1.13.23 - The Up and Up: With a divided D.C. and no federal elections immediately on the horizon, youth-led and youth-focused organizations are focusing on state and local politics
5.10.22 - VPM: Teens and Young adults are taking on roles as activist
4.16.22 - WITN: Child activist to house Child Abuse Awareness event and march Saturday
4.8.11 - ABC 6: Elijah Lee - Hear Our Voices
3.3.22 - House Joint Resolution 283
1.26.22 - General Assembly House Floor: Recognition
1.28.22 - ABC 8 News: Local student urges lawmakers to pass more school mental health funding
1.21.22 - Voices for Virginia’s Children: Voices’ Youth Advocacy Day Recap
1.11.22 - RRSPIN: Lee sets Child Abuse Marches in RR, Richmond
12.28.21 - Channel 6 News: Something to smile about: The Incredible Elijah Lee
11.25.21 - Richmond Times- Dispatch: “Elijah is the best thing;” teen advocate working to improve hospital experience for child abuse victims
8.13.21 - PopSugar: H&M’s Adorable and Empowering New Initiative Proves It’s Never Too Early to Change the World
8.6.21 - Channel 19 CBS: Teen activist aims to help others find their voice
7.15.21 - RR Spin: Vidant North opens pediatric safe room
7.7.21 - 4th Annual Child Abuse March
12.15.20 - Channel 13 News ABC: Etched in Stone: A child activist’s words
11.19.20 - Richmond Free Press: 12-year-old activist, minister Elijah Lee is finalist for Kid of the Year
11.17.20 - WWBT-TV: ‘This is my purpose': 12-year-old from Chesterfield named as finalist for ‘Kid of the Year’ award
11.16.20 - WRIC-TV: Chesterfield boy among top 20 finalists for Nickelodeon’s ‘Kid of the Year’
11.11.20 - Richmond Times-Dispatch: 'The Incredible Elijah;' 12-year-old Chesterfield boy in the running for Nickelodeon's 'Kid of the Year
11.11.20 - Washington Post: Virginia boy runs for Nickelodeon’s ‘Kid of the Year’)
2.8.20 - WTVD-TV: 12-year-old Roanoke Rapids' boy joins Moral March on downtown Raleigh
2.5.20 - rrspin.com: Third Child Abuse March set next month
1.15.20 - WTVR-TV: Programs and Events to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
12.31.19 - WTVD-TV: Roanoke Rapids' boy featured in People Magazine for fighting child abuse
12.19.19 - ESPN College Basketball: Elijah was interviewed live during a Duke basketball game
12.7.19 - WRAL-TV: Roanoke Rapids boy shares passion for helping abused children on The Kelly Clarkson Show
11.8.19 - The Daily Herald: Local boy's efforts getting global focus
11.7.19 - WTVD-TV: 'Marvel's Hero Project' to feature 11-year-old Roanoke Rapids boy's activism
10.25.19 - WNCN-TV: 11-year-old NC boy raises thousands for pediatric safe room for child abuse victims
3.4.19 - The Daily Herald: All Children Matter march brings in the community
2.22.19 - WRAL-TV: "I needed to act": 11-year-old takes stand against child abuse
1.19.19 - rrspin.com: Lee sets second child abuse awareness march
2.27.18 - WTVD-TV: NC 10-year-old organizing march against child abuse