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Truth Initiative encourages young people to take action in their communities by developing and implementing local commercial tobacco control projects. From a documentary on the infiltration of menthol cigarettes into the African-American community to a children's book encouraging Native American youth to reject tobacco, young people across the nation are engaging, educating and empowering their community members to end tobacco use.
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Former truth Ambassador Kristin Reid and Briana Brooks partered up to create up to create a safe space for students at Oakwood University to relieve stress and promote wellness.
See how activists are taking on mental health and self-care
Youth activism fellow Logan Brown wrote a children’s book to promote tobacco prevention among Native Americans, who smoke at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group.
Read "Denali Dreams"The documentary “Black lives / Black Lungs” explores the history, marketing tactics and impact of the tobacco industry targeting African-Americans with menthol tobacco products.
Watch "Black lives / Black Lungs"
Katelynd Todd was driven to adopt a new tobacco-free policy at her apartment complex after learning about the harms of secondhand smoke and the benefits of smoke-free environments.
Learn how her apartment complex went tobacco-free
