Apr 2018
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!
Apr
02
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Like a Star in the Night"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
This week, we mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A contemporary of Sargent Shriver's, Dr. King's message of nonviolence, and his tenacity in pursuing dignity and equality for all, continue to be a shining example of strength and justice for the world....
Apr
09
Be A Peacemaker
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
A World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal and received several medals for his military service, Sargent Shriver went on to dedicate his life to the pursuit of peace. Our Quote of the Week expresses a sentiment of Sarge's that we'd all do well to take on board today.Sargent...
Apr
16
Our Traditional Concepts of Leadership
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
With our Quote of the Week, we join Sargent Shriver in supporting leaders who work not to accumulate power but to serve others, who strive for a world in which, in Sarge's words, "liberty under law is the possession of all ... and not just a privileged few." This week's quote is from...
Apr
23
"Spaceship Earth"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Sargent Shriver spoke these words in April 1975 during a lecture tour of the former Soviet Union. As we celebrate Earth Week 43 years later, we recognize the importance and increased urgency of his message.In a public address entitled Toward an International Ethic of Science, Sargent Shriver...
Apr
30
On Justice
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our choice for Quote of the Week was inspired by the recent opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama. A memorial dedicated to the legacy of black lynchings, terror, and discrimination in the United States, it forces us to remember the importance of justice and...
