Margaret Mead (1901-1978) was an American cultural
anthropologist who was often a featured writer and speaker in the 1960s and
1970s. She worked to explain the human
condition and why people do what they do.
One of her most famous quotes, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has”
actually was cited at the end of the 2006 music video by Nickelback, entitled
“If Everyone Cared”. If you haven’t seen
the video, I strongly recommend that you join the over 15,000,000 who have seen
it by clicking on
In
this video, Nickelback highlights the work of people who have made a
difference, not because they belonged to a large organization, but because they
wanted to do what was right. The music
video highlights Nelson Mandela who dreamed of equality in South Africa, Betty
Williams who sought peace in Ireland, Peter Benenson who was outraged by two
students being incarcerated for 7 years because they toasted freedom through a
letter launched Amnesty International, and Bob Geldof who took on world hunger
through Live Aid. The chorus of the
song:
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we’d see the day, when nobody dies.
is a reminder to us all that
caring is what really makes the difference.
Please
join with Entrusted Legacy in making a difference in the lives of youth by
supporting the development and growth of a positive role model and mentor. You can be part of that small group of
committed citizens. Contact us a support@entrustedlegacy.org
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