Jun 2023
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!
Jun
16
For Juneteenth: Our Commitment to Racial Justice
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reminds us that the movement towards racial justice has come far but must keep moving forward, particularly in the face of opposition that seeks to divide us. We remember these words in preparation for Juneteenth, a day of celebration that also reminds us of...
Jun
23
For Pride: Sargent Shriver's Statement on LGBTQ+ Rights
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week makes a decisive statement about protecting the legal rights and personal freedoms of the LGBTQ+ community. As Pride celebrations continue throughout June, Sargent Shriver reminds us that our commitment to equal justice must be steadfast and all-inclusive.This week’s quote...
Jun
30
"When the Declaration of Independence was written ..."
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week addresses the promise of equality in the United States, a promise that we continue to struggle to achieve. As we process the US Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in higher education and we prepare for Independence Day, Sargent Shriver's words have an...
