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Faith Leaders, Advocates Push Smoke-Free Living As A Matter Of Equity
https://sacobserver.com/2026/03/black-youth-tobacco-advocacy/
March 9, 2026
School breakfast is not like you remember, and that’s a good thing
https://www.ednc.org/school-breakfast-is-not-like-you-remember-and-thats-a-good-thing/
March 5, 2026
As SNAP cuts loom, NC child hunger leaders call for strengthening school
meals
https://www.ednc.org/as-snap-cuts-loom-nc-child-hunger-leaders-call-for-strengthening-school-meals/
March 5, 2026
The Black Wellness Edit: Where We Are Today With 40 Years With HIV and
AIDS
https://www.ebony.com/the-black-wellness-edit-hiv-aids-conversation/
February 12, 2026
13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know
https://www.advocate.com/health/black-hiv-organizations
February 3, 2026
Advocates warn Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus: Casino smoking
loophole puts Black workers at risk
https://philasun.com/local/advocates-warn-pennsylvania-legislative-black-caucus-casino-smoking-loophole-puts-black-workers-at-risk/
January 6, 2026
“Put it in the water!” — How a Toxic Tree May Save Thousands of Smokers
https://hntrbrk.com/achieve/
December 30, 2025
Proposed cigar lounge in Detroit Metro Airport draws opposition from
officials, health advocates
https://www.iosconews.com/news/state/article_00097f15-4148-58ec-8e3a-f37eabe78c27.html
November 11, 2025
Wayne County Commission Votes Against Cigar Lounge Plan at Detroit
Airport
https://kissfmdetroit.com/2025/11/06/wayne-county-commission-votes-against-cigar-lounge-plan-at-detroit-airport/
November 6, 2025
Debate Deepens Over Proposed Cigar Lounge at DTW Airport
https://michiganchronicle.com/debate-deepens-over-proposed-cigar-lounge-at-dtw-airport/
November 5, 2025
Menthol’s Impact on the Black Community: Raising Awareness on No
Menthol Sunday
https://www.lung.org/blog/no-menthol-sunday-impact
October 28, 2025
Black By God at National HIV/AIDS Conference in DC: Urgency echoed as
testing heads to Healing Appalachia
https://therealwv.com/2025/09/18/black-by-god-at-national-hiv-aids-conference-in-dc-urgency-echoed-as-testing-heads-to-healing-appalachia/
September 18, 2025
Trump’s Overhaul of CDC Puts Black Health at Greatest Risk
https://sdvoice.info/trumps-overhaul-of-cdc-puts-black-health-at-greatest-risk/
September 11, 2025
From the capitol to the cafeteria: How federal cuts will impact school meals
in North Carolina
https://www.ednc.org/how-federal-cuts-will-impact-school-meals-in-north-carolina/
September 2, 2025
Former CDC Directors Warn Black Communities Most at Risk Under Trump’s
Cuts
https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cdc-cuts-threaten-black-health/
September 2, 2025
Charlotte leaders recognized at 2025 Gold Tie Gayla
https://qnotescarolinas.com/delta-phi-upsyon-gold-tie-gayla-charlotte-2025/
August 21, 2025
GHS and community partners host No Menthol Sunday on 810 Day
https://swartzcreekview.mihomepaper.com/articles/ghs-and-community-partners-host-no-menthol-sunday-on-810-day/
August 7, 2025
Community update from Tobacco Free Coalition: No Menthol Sunday in Kenosha and beyond
https://kenoshanews.com/news/community/article_66334347-eb81-4005-aff7-582391f21d8e.html
June 8, 2025
Coalition Hosts No Menthol Sunday to Raise Awareness on Tobacco Risks
https://picayuneitem.com/2025/05/coalition-hosts-no-menthol-sunday-to-raise-awareness-on-tobacco-risks/
May 27, 2025
Trump’s cuts jeopardize crucial tobacco trends data in the US and beyond
https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/04/26/school-meals-for-all-hosts-local-town-hall-in-support-of-state-funded-meals-for-every-child/
May 21, 2025
School Meals for All hosts local town hall in support of state-funded meals for every child
https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/04/26/school-meals-for-all-hosts-local-town-hall-in-support-of-state-funded-meals-for-every-child/
April 26, 2025
Healthy Savannah to offer a Public Listening Session on anticipated COVID summer surge
https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/health_hospitals/march-21—healthy-savannah-to-offer-a-public-listening-session-on-anticipated-covid/article_58b9fcac-0f42-4122-8a23-a4bbb59eda05.html
March 21, 2025
Gov. Josh Stein discusses aims to increase free school meals for students
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/02/city-josh-stein-nc-child-hunger-leaders-conference
February 26, 2025
Oakland rally calls for ban on menthol products
https://sfbayview.com/2025/02/oakland-rally-calls-for-ban-on-menthol-products/
February 20, 2025
Advocates say new legislation may improve public health in Cleveland
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/01/06/advocates-say-new-legislation-may-improve-public-health-cleveland/
January 6, 2025
Addressing health in black communities
https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/local/3news-at-4/addressing-health-in-black-communities/95-602a10d5-c82b-4b98-a99c-94138db05072
January 6, 2025
Cleveland health advocates want movement on public health legislation
https://www.ideastream.org/health/2025-01-06/cleveland-health-advocates-want-movement-on-public-health-legislation
January 6, 2025
‘Our voices have been ignored’: Activists say Cleveland officials have been slow to address city’s racial health disparities
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/activists-say-cleveland-officials-slow-address-racial-health-disparities/95-612897cd-1330-46ea-8c54-12261078c9e9
January 6, 2025
No Menthol Sunday Fun Day is coming to Genesee County
https://www.abc12.com/community/no-menthol-sunday-fun-day-is-coming-to-genesee-county/article_d48706dc-543f-11ef-98aa-ffa09cdcfa22.html
August 6, 2024
Falconer Youth Participate In Tobacco Company Protest
https://www.post-journal.com/news/community/2024/06/falconer-youth-participate-in-tobacco-company-protest/
June 10, 2024
10 Years of No Menthol Sunday: Faith Based Community Remains Steadfast in Commitment to Save Black Lives
https://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2024/06/07/10-years-of-no-menthol-sunday-faith-based-community-remains-steadfast-in-commitment-to-save-black-lives/
June 7, 2024
Educators, political leaders address child hunger, free school meals in NC at town hall
https://wlos.com/news/local/town-hall-statewide-nc-address-child-hunger-free-school-meals-for-all-children-educators-teachers-political-leaders-come-together-strategize-goal-western-carolina-university
May 30, 2024
Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Promote Early Detection, Treatment, and Research on Uterine Fibroids
https://greaterdiversity.com/congresswoman-brown-introduces-u-fight-act-to-promote-early-detection-treatment-and-research-on-uterine-fibroids/
May 28, 2024
North Omaha Churches participate in No Menthol Sunday
https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/north-omaha-churches-participate-in-no-menthol-sunday
May 20, 2024
Proposal would require Cleveland restaurants to add warning label next to menu items high in sodium
May 20, 2024
GUEST COLUMN: Menthol cigarettes threaten Black community
https://www.dailygazette.com/opinion/guest-column-menthol-cigarettes-threaten-black-community/article_6be74e5a-13b4-11ef-b249-b339be30e1ee.html
May 19, 2024
Menthol must be stopped
https://www.pbcommercial.com/news/2024/may/19/menthol-must-be-stopped/
May 19, 2024
No Menthol Sunday wants to help people overcoming tobacco addiction
May 18, 2024
‘No Menthol Sunday’: Leaders take action after proposed menthol ban
delayed
May 17, 2024
Wisconsinites Celebrate 10th Anniversary of No Menthol Sunday
https://communityjournal.net/wisconsinites-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-no-menthol-sunday/
May 17, 2024
Advocates continue call for menthol ban to protect marginalized
communities in New York
May 17, 2024
Fighting fibroids: U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown kicks off crusade with personal tale
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/05/fighting-fibroids-us-rep-shontel-brown-kicks-off-crusade-with-personal-tale.html
May 17, 2024
Corporate greed to blame, emphasizing education, coverage appreciated
https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/corporate-greed-to-blame-emphasizing-education-coverage-appreciated/article_acc741b6-12d1-11ef-b3af-477c00fc47d6.html
May 17, 2024
Letter: Consider an end to smoking or vaping
https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/opinion/letter-consider-an-end-to-smoking-or-vaping/article_a2318c3e-13c6-11ef-af67-db18b24db19e.html
May 17, 2024
The Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas meet at state capitol to promote initiatives
https://katv.com/news/local/the-coalition-for-a-tobacco-free-arkansas-meet-at-state-capitol-to-promote-initiatives-katv-arkansas-no-menthol-sunday-wear-green-friday-in-arkansas-day-social-injustices-state-capitol-observance
May 17, 2024
Health Advocates & Faith Leaders Join Forces for ‘No Menthol Sunday’
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2024-05-16/health-advocates-faith-leaders-join-forces-for-no-menthol-sunday
May 16, 2024
Time’s Up: Menthol Should be Banned in Wisconsin
https://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2024/04/26/times-up-menthol-should-be-banned-in-wisconsin/
April 26, 2024
Cleveland considers mandatory salt labels on restaurant menus
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-considers-mandatory-salt-labels-on-restaurant-menus
April 24, 2024
‘Cut the Salt’ coalition asks Cleveland City Council to require restaurants to label high-sodium foods
https://signalcleveland.org/cut-the-salt-coalition-asks-cleveland-city-council-to-require-restaurants-to-label-high-sodium-foods/
April 19, 2024
Black Families Left at Risk as U.S. Delays Menthol Cigarette Ban
https://capitalbnews.org/biden-menthol-ban-delay-black-families
April 26, 2024
‘The silent killer’: Health advocates say Cleveland restaurant menus should have sodium warnings
https://fox8.com/news/the-silent-killer-health-advocates-say-cleveland-restaurant-menus-should-have-sodium-warnings/
April 16, 2024
Calling all ‘Champions’ to end child hunger
https://www.ednc.org/calling-all-champions-to-end-child-hunger/
April 4, 2024
Menthol cigarettes, heavily marketed to African American communities for years, face possible state and federal bans
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/03/28/african-americans-targeted-tobacco-industry-menthol-cigarette-ads/
March 28, 2024
123 Leading Organizations Urge President Biden: Act Now to Eliminate Menthol Cigarettes
Opinion: Menthol cigarettes are menace to Black community
https://www.ajc.com/opinion/opinion-menthol-cigarettes-are-menace-to-black-community/CK5T5YSZBJFXTGS33ZA3O6EB7Y/
March 20, 2024
‘Remember when kids are fed, everybody wins.’ More from NC Child Hunger Leaders conference
https://www.ednc.org/remember-when-kids-are-fed-everybody-wins-more-from-nc-child-hunger-leaders-conference/
February 28, 2024
BLACK ENTERPRISE Promotes Health Equity and Black Wealth Creation at the Second Annual Health is Wealth Weekend
https://pr.chestercounty.com/article/BLACK-ENTERPRISE-Promotes-Health-Equity-and-Black-Wealth-Creation-at-the-Second-Annual-Health-is-Wealth-Weekend?storyId=65d52fc967572b6d84b283f8
February 20, 2024
Cleveland Cooks: Heart Healthy Smokey bean and sweet potato chili
https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/02/16/cleveland-cooks-heart-healthy-smokey-bean-sweet-potato-chili/
Wake Forest families address vaping and smoking risks involving children
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-forest-families-address-vaping-and-smoking-risks-involving-children/
February 15, 2024
Letter: A Christian perspective on ending child hunger
https://mountainx.com/opinion/letter-a-christian-perspective-on-ending-child-hunger/
February 11, 2024
Community launches a coalition to address tobacco disparities, with a focus on menthol
https://qcitymetro.com/2024/02/07/mecklenburg-county-tobacco-free-coalition/
February 7, 2024
North Carolina receives failing grades in tobacco control
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2024/01/26/nc-receives-failing-tobacco-control-grades#
January 26, 2024
Banning menthol cigarettes will lead to a healthier North Carolina
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/opinion/2024/01/26/black-community-youth-target-of-menthol-cigarettes-we-should-ban-them/72356422007/
January 26, 2024
Biden ban on menthol cigarettes to be delayed amid political concerns, officials say
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/12/05/menthol-ban-delayed-biden-administration/
December 5, 2023
Former smoker shares how she quit menthol cigarettes
https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/former-smoker-shares-how-she-quit-menthol-cigarettes
December 1, 2023
More addictive and harder to quit: Health groups want Black menthol smokers to know support groups can help
https://www.yahoo.com/news/more-addictive-harder-quit-health-130000908.html
November 27, 2023
The FDA’s Menthol Ban and Big Tobacco’s Synthetic Workaround
https://www.dukeunctts.com/post/the-fda-s-menthol-ban-and-big-tobacco-s-synthetic-workaround
October 24, 2023
Black advocates address social determinants of health
https://afro.com/black-advocates-address-social-determinants-of-health/
October 22, 2023
School Meals for N.C. Kids
https://www.peacemakeronline.com/news/school-meals-for-n-c-kids/
October 20, 2023
Use these tools to increase awareness against tobacco use
https://www.mdedge.com/chestphysician/article/265883/society-news/use-these-tools-increase-awareness-against-tobacco-use
October 12, 2023
‘Si no lo digo, reviento’, Radio Isla 1320 AM
https://www.facebook.com/RadioIslaTV/videos/6555505877819772
September 22, 2023
“Delvis Griselle Y Compañía”, WIAC 740 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Wiac740/videos/544899207780007
September 13, 2023
Racial Inequality: A Close Look at Health Disparities and Economic Challenges
https://www.theweeklyjournal.com/lifestyle/racial-inequality-a-close-look-at-health-disparities-and-economic-challenges/article_2b56467c-4e69-11ee-84fd-df9c7163710b.html
September 8, 2023
More to the Story with Staley: Menthol Ban in the U.S.
https://www.wdef.com/more-to-the-story-with-staley-menthol-ban-in-the-u-s
Strengthening Infrastructure and Self-Advocacy: The ongoing fight to eliminate commercial tobacco use in Black communities
August 25, 2023
African American Leaders Speak Out Against Tobacco Companies’ Sale of Deceptive Non-Menthol Products
August 11, 2023
Why You’re Going to See More Signs About the Health Risks of Smoking
https://www.cancerhealth.com/article/see-signs-cancer-health-risks-smoking
July 11, 2023
Black leaders advocate for bans on flavored tobacco, fight to limit sales
https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062823_black_smoking/black-leaders-advocate-bans-flavored-tobacco-fight-limit-sales/
June 28, 2023
High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID-19, it’s catastrophic
https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2023/06/05/high-blood-pressure-black-americans-health-improvement/70280174007
June 5, 2023
Michael Eric Dyson and ‘Making it Count’ work to advocate for and confront the menthol crisis in Detroit
https://rollingout.com/2023/05/31/dr-micheal-eric-dyson-and-making-it-count-work-to-heal-menthol-crisis/
May 31, 2023
No Menthol Sunday encourages Black health equity by saying ‘no’ to the tobacco industry
https://whyy.org/articles/no-menthol-sunday-black-health-equity-tobacco-industry/
May 21, 2023
Policy Can Be Placed, but the Real Wins Lie Within Our Communities
https://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2023/05/20/policy-can-be-placed-but-the-real-wins-lie-within-our-communities/
May 20, 2023
Metro churches, faith leaders push for ban on menthol products
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/05/19/metro-churches-faith-leaders-push-ban-menthol-products/
May 19, 2023
Anti-tobacco groups to observe “No Menthol Sunday” as hopes for national ban continue
https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/antitobacco-groups-to-observe-no-menthol-sunday-as-hopes-for-national-ban-continue/
May 19, 2023
Black Health Organization, Faith Community Push for Menthol Ban
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2023-05-19/black-health-organization-faith-community-push-for-menthol-ban
May 19, 2023
Cancer Rates in Black Men
https://wjla.com/features/7news-mornings/cancer-rates-in-black-men
May 18, 2023
Why No Menthol Sunday Matters
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/why-no-menthol-sunday-matters
May 15, 2023
