April - June 2013 - J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE
Minority Health Month 2013
By: J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health
Fifty years ago this year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial about the truths deeply rooted in our country’s creed: freedom, equality, and opportunity. “Now,” he declared, “is the time to make real the promises of democracy.” Dr. King’s words lifted the crowd and electrified the nation – and today, we carry on the work of realizing his dream.
Tags
- Childhood Obesity (2)
- Fitness (10)
- Let's Move! (3)
- Nutrition (5)
- Physical Activity (4)
- Physical Education (2)
- President's Council (1)
- School (1)
- Science Board (1)
- Sports (7)
- Title IX (3)
- Youth (5)
Check out
Keep track of all your activities by signing up to earn your PALA+
on twitter
Follow UsGet Fit Tips
Keep sneakers with you at work to mix in physical activity throughout the day.
Challenge your muscles by mixing up activities; trying new things keeps it interesting!
