Nov 2020
On our blog, we share our Quote of the Week as well as other insights about our work and about our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sargent Shriver or about one of the issues he cared about? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
Nov
02
This "Restless Democracy of Ours" Is Rising Up
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week may be 55 years old, but it is perfectly suited to describe the moment in which we find ourselves as the US awaits the results of the 2020 Presidential election.This week's quote is from Sargent Shriver's 1965 University of South Carolina Commencement Address. Given while...
Nov
09
How Do You Make an Extraordinary Citizen?
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
On the 105th anniversary of his birth, our Quote of the Week honors the example of citizenship that Sargent Shriver left for us.In a rousing speech about citizenship to young leaders, Sargent Shriver spoke about the potential of Chicago, his home at the time. The year was 1957, and when...
Nov
16
"The challenge before America today ..."
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reminds us that unless we place the welfare of humanity above all else, in our politics, commerce, and in all of our systems, we are prioritizing the wrong things. In his fiery and engaging 1967 Address at the University of California, Sargent Shriver quoted...
Nov
23
Abundance and Deprivation
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
As we approach Thanksgiving, Our Quote of the Week reminds us that while some of us enjoy the privileges of material abundance and economic stability, too many of us struggle to acquire even the basics to sustain life. This is especially important to remember as the economic distress caused by...
Nov
30
Celebrating Women's Leadership
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week celebrates the landmark appointments of women to leadership roles in the incoming Biden administration. While we are thrilled to see the progress that a much more inclusive and diverse group of leaders will bring, we are also aware the "movement" towards equality...
