
Valerie Yerger
@dr_val
Naturopathic Doctor who does policy work and loves her family, community, and self
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30-03-2010 18:16:40
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Ending the sale of menthol cigarettes in CA is a matter of life and death! Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and former Speaker of the Assembly Congressmember Bass in The Sacramento Bee says #YesonSB793! #CAfightsflavors sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/…



Nearly 90% of Black Americans who smoke use menthol. That's no accident. Tobacco companies have targeted the Black community for decades, pushing menthol relentlessly. UN Human Rights #CERD, tell the US govt, it’s time to #banmenthol. Read more: ash.org/cerd2021


By banning menthol in cigarettes, we can improve both: ✅ public health and ✅ racial equity. It’s time to act. UN Human Rights #CERD, please tell the US govt, it’s time to #banmenthol. Read more: ash.org/cerd2021 ActionSmoking&Health Carol McGruder DC TOBACCO FREE


.FDA Tobacco will announce its decision on #menthol cigarettes on 4/29 - a ban on the SALE of these products is long overdue. We know #BigTobacco has targeted the Black community with these products. Carol McGruder @blackbodyhealth Enough is enough. #BanMenthol




Carol McGruder of Carol McGruder is featured in this piece by Meg Tirrell and @thenewsoncnbc. Carol, Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Dr. Valerie Yerger Valerie Yerger, Delmonte Jefferson and their colleagues have led the #BanMenthol movement for many years.

The FDA announces its decision on #menthol in cigarettes today. We will hold a press conference with the Center for Black Health and Equity @blackbodyhealth and Carol McGruder soon after. Register now and receive notification before the event begins: bit.ly/fdaresponse #BanMenthol


👏👏👏to FDA Tobacco for starting the process to #banmenthol. Today’s action will save the lives of 1000s of Black Americans who would otherwise face a lifetime of addiction & early death. We're eternally grateful for this crucial public health measure: ash.org/mentholban

It's official. FDA Tobacco is banning #menthol in cigarettes AND all flavors in cigars. Tune into our press conference with Carol McGruder & @blackbodyhealth at 10:30 a.m. ET for details: bit.ly/fdaresponse. #BanMenthol





“We will vote ‘big tobacco’ out of our neighborhoods – and out of California – in November by voting yes to protect the next generation from getting hooked on nicotine.” Thank you Karen Bass for being a tremendous advocate for kids and public health. lasentinel.net/bass-joins-bla…

