Menthol Cigarettes

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A woman smoking a cigarette
September 22, 2023

Big Tobacco has abused Black lives for far too long. The FDA can help by ending the scourge of menthol.

The industry is gaslighting Black Americans, exploiting Black trauma and spreading misinformation on the proposed menthol cigarette ban.
FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars
August 25, 2023

Black leaders raise concerns over federal menthol ban

Black leaders held a virtual press conference to voice concerns over the federal government’s efforts to ban menthol nationwide.  
April 30, 2022

Menthol cigarette companies historically targeted Black communities, researchers say

The FDA's recently proposed ban on menthol cigarettes prompts researchers to call out the history advertisements targeting Black communities.
April 29, 2022

FDA proposal to ban menthol cigarettes reignites public health debate impacting Black Americans

While the proposed ban is years in the making, some expressed concerns it could negatively impact Black people through policing.
April 28, 2022

FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars

Menthol cigarette brands are going to be phased out by the FDA and they've finally announced a specific plan to…
A woman smokes a cigarette
May 3, 2021

Despite Biden’s ban of menthol cigarettes, getting Blacks to quit smoking remains a challenge

HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera says the Biden administration wants to "save lives in the Black community" with ban on menthol…
June 13, 2014

Daughters hold ‘party funeral’ for deceased mother

theGRIO REPORT - Family and friends of Miriam Burbank describe her as "full of life" and a "party girl." So…
July 23, 2013

FDA: Menthol cigarettes likely pose health risk

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Food and Drug Administration review concludes that menthol cigarettes likely pose a greater public health…