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Reality Check

@RealityCheckNYS

Reality Check is a youth led movement in New York against the marketing practices of Big Tobacco.

 New York, USA
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Joined November 2009
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Happy 20th Anniversary to the Clean Indoor Air Act in New York State! timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
Clear progress: the Clean Indoor Air Act turns 20

Clear progress: the Clean Indoor Air Act turns 20

The landmark legislation defied the naysayers and improved New Yorkers' health. But...

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"The Center For Black Health & Equity is excited about the launch of this campaign, and we are so honored to contribute to much-needed counter-messaging." nny360.com/communitynews/hea…

Statewide ‘It’s Not Just’ campaign aimed at menthol-flavored tobacco product marketing targeting...

OGDENSBURG — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in April its intention to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars within the next year, a move the tobacco industry has

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Menthol is NOT just a flavor. It's a manipulative way for Big Tobacco to target, attract and addict Black Americans. Join the conversation: @TobaccoFreeNYS notjustmenthol.org
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Today is the presentation on COVID-19 and Tobacco: Trends, Strategies, Resources and Impact at 1pm. Register at the link globalmeet.webcasts.com/star…
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The link below to preview Lincoln Mondy's documentary, Black Lives Black Lungs truthinitiative.org/research…
Documentary on menthol tobacco use turns 'anger into action'

Documentary on menthol tobacco use turns 'anger into action'

“Black lives / Black Lungs” explores the history, marketing tactics and impact of the tobacco industry targeting African-Americans with menthol tobacco products.

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It is no accident that African Americans disproportionately smoke menthol cigarettes and suffer and die more than whites from tobacco-related disease. Check out @SmokeFreeCap blog post on The African Americanization of Menthol. #SavesLivesSavesMoney smokefreecapital.org/the-afr…
The African Americanization of Menthol | Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities

The African Americanization of Menthol | Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities

It is no accident that African Americans disproportionately smoke menthol cigarettes and suffer and die more than whites from tobacco-related disease. Dating as far back as the 1950’s, the tobacco...

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Tobacco companies add menthol to their products, making it easier to start smoking, and harder to quit. Check out link to view a presentation on Menthol, A Flavor Issue. #SaveLivesSaveMoney youtube.com/watch?v=IeRxVonY…
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It is more important now than ever to prevent and reduce tobacco use. Recent evidence shows that smokers are more susceptible to severe symptoms if they contract COVID-19. Register: globalmeet.webcasts.com/star… #SavesLivesSavesMoney
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1.9 million New York smokers still need our help, and much work needs to continue to protect kids from a future of nicotine addiction. The tobacco industry continues to market their products, and they do so more heavily in low-income and minority communities. #SaveLivesSavesMoney
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Don't forget to join us at 7:30pm on Instagram Live to talk about the movie 42! Follow us at @RealityCheckNewYork! #iglive #instagramlive #smokefreemovies
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Kids’ biggest media risk isn’t what you think. Since 2002, 750 kid-rated movies packed with 19,900 smoking images have delivered 188 billion tobacco exposures to all ages. Save a million lives. #RateSmokingR @motionpictures
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Don't forget to join us tomorrow, February 25th at 7:30pm on Instagram Live to talk about the movie 42! Follow us at @RealityCheckNewYork on Instagram! #iglive #instagramlive #smokefreemovies
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Through With Chew Week is an ideal time to learn about the dangers of smokeless tobacco, history of tobacco marketing of smokeless tobacco to attract users and to examine the impact tobacco addiction.
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There is no such thing as safe a tobacco product. Today kicks off Through with Chew Week February 21-27. Smokeless tobacco users are encouraged to make the Great American Spit Out on February 25 their designated quit date.
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Join us for Reality Check’s Second Virtual Movie Event! All are welcome! Register at this link: forms.gle/Pw3JAcmaDkyy7RbRA On the 25th we will come together on Instagram at 7:30pm @realitychecknewyork for a LIVE discussion on the film!
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Head over to @realitychecknewyork on Instagram to watch our IG Live and talk about the impact of smoking on screen! #RateSmokingR
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