Winning The Peace Is Harder Than Winning

Diabetes Occurs At Twice The Rate In The African American Community As It Does In White Americans.

According To The American Heart Association, The Prevalence Of Hypertension In African Americans In The United States Is Among The Highest In The World.

Twenty Million More Have Chronic Kidney Disease, Where Patients Experience A Gradual Deterioration Of Kidney Function, The End Result Of Which Is Kidney Failure.

As A Regent, I Hope To Bring That Important Perspective Of A Typical Family Visitor In Combination With My Background As A Member Of Congress And A Proponent Of The Smithsonian's Efforts To Reach All Americans.

According To Teenage Research Unlimited, 51 Percent Of 13-15 Year Olds Say They Will Be Faced With Making A Decision Regarding Alcohol In The Next Three Months.