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Menthol killed a generation of Black smokers. It’s still not banned

This post was originally published on Word In Black. by: Jennifer Porter Gore Ethan B. had his first cigarette at age 10. Eight years later, after enlisting in...

Coalition of attorneys general urges swift action on menthol cigarette ban

In a concerted effort led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a coalition of 21 attorneys general, including prominent figures such as California Attorney...

Menthol ban aimed at Black smokers; high profile moms, activists agree

After tobacco companies targeted Black communities and enticed Black consumers to smoke menthol cigarettes, i.e., first Kools, then Newports and finally Parliament menthol, congress...

Why is the FDA seeking to ban menthol cigarettes?

Menthol cigarettes were responsible for an estimated 377,000 premature deaths in the U.S. during the past 40 years. BAKERLY/iStock via Getty Images 4 questions answered by David...

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