African Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population but comprise 32 percent of patients treated for kidney failure, giving them a kidney failure rate that is 4.2 times greater than that of white Americans. Xavier Becerra africanamericancomprise share on social
We are on pace this year to have a trade deficit that is larger than $800 billion. We have never faced that before, but we continue to put forward trade agreements like these that leave us naked to competition that is neither free nor fair. Xavier Becerra agreementbillioncompetition share on social
Having passion does not mean you have to descend into bickering and fighting. Xavier Becerra bickerdescendfight Change image and share on social
Could today's construction worker married to a clerical worker guarantee four children a college education and buy a house? That's what we're fighting about. Xavier Becerra buychildclerical Change image and share on social
The Smithsonian museums are among this country's most endearing treasures and I look forward to helping maintain and enhance their coveted works of art. Xavier Becerra artcountrycovet Change image and share on social
As of 2002, two million Latino adults had been diagnosed with diabetes. Xavier Becerra adultdiabetesdiagnose Change image and share on social
February 19, 1942, is the year in which Executive Order 9066 was signed, and this was the order that called for the exclusion and internment of all Japanese Americans living on the west coast during World War II. Xavier Becerra americancallcoast share on social
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. Xavier Becerra americanbackgroundbring share on social
It is critical that parents and other trusted adults initiate conversations with kids about underage drinking well in advance of the first time they are faced with a decision regarding alcohol. Xavier Becerra adultadvancealcohol Change image and share on social
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. Xavier Becerra alcoholdecisionface Change image and share on social