We want to save the lives of the 45,000 Black people who die every year from tobacco-related illnesses. Newport cigarettes is NOT the co-star of our lives.
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November 18th is Breaking Free Day, a powerful nationwide celebration honoring African Americans who have chosen to say "No" to tobacco. Together, we’ll hear inspiring stories from honorees who have overcome nicotine addiction or are making remarkable progress. RSVP - link in bio
California Assembly Bill (AB) 3218 Strengthens Enforcement of Flavored Tobacco Law and establishes a list of permitted unflavored tobacco products allowed for sale in California.
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National Self-Awareness Day is time to reflect.
If smoking is part of your life, ask yourself: how is it affecting your health and future?
Quitting isn’t just breaking a habit—it’s reclaiming control. Start your smoke-free journey today. Free cessation resources at link in bio!
Smoking, often seen as a stress reliever, can actually increase anxiety. This fall, let go of habits that no longer serve you. We’ve partnered with UCSF SCLC and Dr. Laurel Mellin of EBT to introduce the FREE Spiral Up™ Lite app—designed with proven tools to reduce stress.
Quitting shouldn’t be harder because of who you are—but for many Black Americans, it is.
73% of Black adults who smoke want to quit, 63.4% have tried last year but only 4.9% succeeded. Better access to treatment is key.
#HealthEquity #QuitSmoking #BlackHealthMatters
Carol McGruder retweeted
"We are deeply alarmed by BAT’s recent push to manufacture and export 10-stick cigarette packs..., specifically targeting African markets such as Sudan. This move undermines global efforts to protect children and vulnerable populations."
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Carol McGruder retweeted
Menthol cigarettes disproportionately harm Black communities. Banning them is a step towards health equity and justice. #TobaccoEndgame #BanMenthol #HumanRights
ALL IN at 115th NAACP National Convention....getting menthol cigarettes out of the Black community!!
“It’s just a product that, if you use it correctly, it kills you,” - George Nicholas of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church and CEO of Buffalo Center for Health Equity.
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“Menthol cigarettes are the most commonly flavored tobacco used and removing menthol from cigarettes and flavors from cigars would be a game-changer that would save thousands of lives,” Dr. Bansal-Travers, associate professor of oncology.
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Exciting update! More and more people are turning to the Spiral Up™ Lite app for stress relief—a 700% increase since the start of the year!
Whether you're a smoker looking to quit or simply want better stress management, this FREE app is for you!
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Carol McGruder retweeted
It is unacceptable and deeply harmful to public health that the Biden Administration has once again delayed issuing the final rule to prohibit menthol cigarettes. This decision prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives.
Our statement👇
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Carol McGruder retweeted
Breaking: Biden Admin Bows to Tobacco Industry with New Delay on Menthol Cigarette Ban
After a 15-yr delay, Co-Plaintiffs who sued FDA for inaction call for immediate protection from deadly menthol tobacco products
Read more: ow.ly/kEgA50Rpzqh
@aatclc @NationalMedAssn
Carol McGruder retweeted
In a major blow to public health, today the @WhiteHouse issued a shocking announcement that it is indefinitely delaying the finalization of the @US_FDA’s rule to eliminate the sale of menthol cigarettes, with no mention of flavored cigars. #ProhibitMenthol fightcancer.org/releases/adm…
Today, Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announced another delay in the FDA's rule to ban menthol cigarettes. In disregard for public health, this is failure to address the devastating impact of menthol on our communities. Learn more at link in bio
Carol McGruder retweeted
Great to see advocates in Uganda pushing for innovative endgame approaches to protect health and the environment!
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Menthol in tobacco makes smoking easier to start, but makes quitting a real challenge. This 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵, let's take a stand together and say NO to menthol for 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Join the movement at the link in our bio for a healthier, smoke-free future!
Carol McGruder retweeted
The Princeton Pulse Podcast digs into the ongoing debate about banning menthol cigarettes in the United States. @PrincetonSPIA's @HeatherHHoward is joined by @Princeton's @KeithWailoo and @aatclc's Carol McGruder. tinyurl.com/4ypnvtkk
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Carol McGruder retweeted
Today, @aatclc @ashorg @NationalMedAssn filed a second lawsuit against @US_FDA for their inaction issuing a final rule banning menthol cigarettes.
A ban on menthol cigarettes would save 6,000 Black lives every year. There is no time to delay. #BanMenthol
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