A college student almost died last week when his e-cigarette blew up in his face, leaving him with severe burns and a broken neck.
It is exactly one week from Thanksgiving, which means today is the annual Great American Smokeout. The smokeout is a campaign to get people across the country to get healthy, and stop smoking once and for all. If you or someone you know has a tobacco addiction, and want to quit check out the following […]
Have you found yourself spending more lone time lately? If so, you may want to invite a friend out to coffee or a movie or…
NEW YORK — Five New York police officers were arrested for selling illegal cigarettes, guns and counterfeit goods. The arrest happened in a sting at the Brooklyn 68th precinct. Related: Black Travel: Visit The Shrine In Chicago The New York Daily News reports: The informant and undercover agents working with him hired various members of […]
NEW YORK-While many sectors of the economy have not recovered from the recession, “loosies” or Black market single sold cigarettes are providing income for a lot of people in New York City. The New York Times reports: “The tax went up, and we started selling 10 times as much,” Mr. Warner said. “Bloomberg thinks he’s […]
The NAACP is lobbying the FDA to ban menthol cigarettes, of which Newport is the most popular brand. Newport cigarettes are popular in many African American communities. 80% of African American smokers favor mentholated cigarettes vs, 22% of whites. The L.A. Times writes: On Monday, the debate among African American organizations burst into the open […]
