The Center For Black Health & Equity Interview
Plenty of issues plagues the African American community. Issues such as women’s health, food insecurities, HIV/AIDS, tobacco, and plenty of others make it difficult for the African American community to overcome the challenges. It is estimated that most African Americans smoke mentholated cigarettes. Quitting mentholated cigarettes is more difficult than normal cigarettes. But what’s even more damning is that companies use predatory tactics to target the African American community to buy these products.
The Center For Black Health & Equity supports black communities and black people of African descent to uplift optimal health and advocate for policies to benefit them.
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March 24, 2022
The Center For Black Health & Equity Is Committed To The Pursuit Of Health Justice For African Americans
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One concerning area for black Americans is tobacco overuse. It is estimated that 88% of black Americans smoke mentholated cigarettes. Tobacco is the leading cause of death among African Americans. African American children are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke than any other racial or ethnic group. The need to stop predatory advertisements in the black community is the goal of today's guests. In today's episode, we talked with Delmonte Jefferson from the Center for Black Health & Equity.
They are a nonprofit organization concerned with the preservation of African American life. They advocate for policies that don't discriminate based on socioeconomic status and racial disparities.
Health Justice For Black Americans
Delmonte says that African communities are the target of predatory advertisements that make them vulnerable to health risks. The organization partners with other organizations to fight for the black community against the federal government. They advocate for public health policies, a better healthcare system, and general health and wellness.
The organization looks at the leading causes of death in the community and focuses on creating prevention policies. The Center For Black Health & Equity looks at everything from mental health to providing the community with fresh foods.
Listen here to the whole interview to find out how The Center For Black Health & Equity fights for a better world for people of African descent. If you want to help out, the organization welcomes donations.
Want to know more about The Center For Black Health & Equity? Make sure to read their Health Justice Guide, check out their news section, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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