They began to run commercials in the 1960s with Black athletes, particularly Elston Howard of the New York Yankees, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, all selling these products, said Gardiner, who wrote the most comprehensive study on the tobacco industrys advertising efforts in Black communities

Congressional Black Caucus members issue joint letter In a joint letter, 32 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) called for the Administration to finalize the FDAs proposed rule to end menthol cigarette sales, which they called a significant step toward preventing a new generation from becoming tobacco users and saving lives. It continued: For too long, tobacco companies have been enabled to promote menthol cigarettes to the Black community, preying particularly on Black youth. Leaders represent their civil rights and public health groups at a press conference In response to the Administrations delay, civil rights, public health, and faith leaders gathered for a press conference to express disappointment and urge action
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