By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The first time Shyquetta McElroy puffed on a cigarette, she was 12 and had just lit it for her mom. She did not like it, but nearly a decade later, she tried again. For 11 … [Read more...]
Stopping a Lifetime of Tobacco Addiction Starts at The Counter
Because every illegal tobacco sale we stop helps create a healthier Milwaukee for everyone. Most tobacco users get started before they turn 21, the age requirement for legal tobacco purchases. That's … [Read more...]
Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council joins Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, April 16, 2021, Carol McGruder, a national leader in tobacco-prevention efforts and co-chair of an organization that filed a complaint against the FDA for not taking action … [Read more...]
No Menthol Sunday Goes Virtual for 2020
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz La’Ketta Caldwell knew she had to be a part of No Menthol Sunday. As a youth development professional and an artist, Caldwell viewed the opportunity as a chance to … [Read more...]
Sunday May 17, 2020 declared “No Menthol Sunday” throughout the State of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett also issues proclamation for the City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI – On Sunday, city and faith leaders, health advocates, retailers and others will celebrate “No Menthol … [Read more...]
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Despite New Law Raising Purchase Age to 21, Tobacco Will Still Disproportionately Hurt The Poor
By Lula Chambers Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Poverty Network Member We’ve all seen the news. The federal minimum age to purchase tobacco is now 21, a change that was spurred by a … [Read more...]
The Next Steps in Wisconsin’s Plan for Clean Air
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In the summer heat and humidity, it’s not always easy to catch a deep breath. However, when one finally gets an opportunity to inhale, there’s a good chance that it is smoke … [Read more...]
The Sale of Singles Cigarettes is a Problem You Need to Know About
By Debra Nevels Senior Manager of Health Systems at American Cancer Society and Baker Al-Qudsi Vice President of Marketing at Hayat Pharmacy There is not enough awareness in our community … [Read more...]
As we Reflect on the Legacy of African-Americans this Month, Let’s not Forget to Talk about Menthol
By Jeff Engelmann and Delores Green As we celebrate Black History Month, there are many notable achievements our state can be proud of. We elected Mandela Barnes, the first African-American … [Read more...]
Big Tobacco Targets the Black Community
By Yasmine Outlaw Native Americans and White adults are the highest consumers of tobacco products in America. Yet, tobacco advertisements are found 10 times more in the Black community than … [Read more...]