Despite Big Tobacco's fearmongering and the reluctance of some Buffalo Common Council members to end the sale of menthol tobacco. University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt, champion legislation before the Community Development Committee to save lives by ending the sale of menthol of tobacco in the city of Buffalo, NY. Even if it means going to court and fighting for what's legal and morally right. "That's why we have attorneys.".

Stan "The Man" Martin joins Sherise L. Shields from BREAKING FREE FROM NICOTINE to discuss Fatherhood, tobacco in the community, and the impact being present can make. (Published in the June 2024 issue of BREAKING FREE FROM NICOTINE monthly e-zine).

Buffalo Comm Council Development Committee 4/9/2024 The No Menthol Buffalo, Tobacco Action Group along with the African Am Tobacco Control Leadership Council, Buffalo Branch, NAACP and other local advocates provide compelling testimony that support ending the sale of menthol flavored tobacco in the city of Buffalo, NY. Please visit www.nomentholbflo.org

On April 2, 2024, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), and the National Medical Association (NMA), represented by Christopher Leung of Leung Law PLLC, filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the agency’s inaction on issuing a final rule banning menthol cigarettes. Speakers at the virtual press conference included: - Dr. Valerie Yerger, Founding Member, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council - Attorney Christopher Leung, Leung Law PLLC - Kelsey Romeo-Stuppy, Managing Attorney, Action on Smoking and Health - Dr. Yolanda Lawson, President of the National Medical Association - Joelle Lester, Executive Director, Public Health Law Center - Carol McGruder, Co-Chair, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. The press conference was moderated by Laurent Huber, Executive Director of Action on Smoking and Health.

Relive the magic of the 716 Poetry Mix with our sensational highlights video! 🎤✨ Immerse yourself in the powerful spoken word performances set against the vibrant beats of 'Til We Gone' by Nasim Lewis & DJ King Shad. From the fierce advocacy for the menthol ban to the dynamic talents of poets like Joseph Andrews, Shondra Brown, Shawndrell Green, Jay Hawkins, Bianca LPeriod McGraw, and Shantelle Lynette – this video captures the essence of a transformative night. Organized by Stan Martin of Stan Martin Consulting and Angel Lee in collaboration with @thePoetlife/ Christoph Jenkins, this event took place at the historic African American history corridor in Buffalo, NY. 🏛️ Discover the crucial historical significance of this area for Black Americans at https://www.michiganstreetbuffalo.org/. Proudly sponsored by Stan Martin Consulting, exclusively by Angel Lee, The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission, and The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. 🌟 Visit https://www.savingblacklives.org/ to delve deeper into the cause and learn more about the impact of this important initiative. Don't miss this visual symphony – it's a journey you won't forget! #716PoetryMix #SpokenWordMagic #MentholBanAdvocacy #VisualSymphony #BuffaloNY #TilWeGone #StanMartinConsulting #AngelLee #AfricanAmericanHistory #SavingBlackLives #PoetryHighlights #TransformativeNight

🎤✨ Relive the electrifying moments of the 716 Poetry Mix event, where Buffalo's finest poets battled for a cause! Set to the beat of "Til We Gone" by Nasim Lewis & DJ King Shad, witness the passion and power as local voices unite to advocate for the ban of menthol flavored tobacco and vape products. Organized by Stan Martin & Angel Lee, with talented poets like Joseph Andrews, Shondra Brown, Shawndrell Green, Jay Hawkins, Bianca LPeriod McGraw, and Shantelle Lynette, this event at the historic African American history corridor in Buffalo, NY, resonated with the crucial historical significance of the area. Proudly sponsored by Stan Martin Consulting, Angel Lee, The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission, and The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. 🌟 #716PoetryMix #Advocacy #BuffaloNY #TobaccoBan #SavingBlackLives 🎶

Dive into the heart of the 716 Poetry Mix event with our exclusive reaction video! Join special guests who attended, organizers Stan Martin and Angel Lee, and some of the talented poets themselves as they share their thoughts on the electrifying poetry battle advocating for the ban of menthol flavored tobacco and vape products in Buffalo, NY. Listen to firsthand accounts and emotional responses as attendees reflect on the powerful messages conveyed by poets like Joseph Andrews (Dynamite Soul), Shondra Brown (Cookie), Shawndrell Green (Goodness), Jay Hawkins (Cashis Green), Bianca LPeriod McGraw, and Shantelle Lynette (Brown Bag Lady). Get a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, inspiration, and impact of this historic event that took place at the African American history corridor in Buffalo, NY. Explore the vital historical significance of the Michigan Street Heritage Corridor for Black Americans, as discussed during the poetry mix. This reaction video is a must-watch for anyone wanting to experience the raw emotions and profound perspectives surrounding the call for change. Hear from the voices that made the 716 Poetry Mix a transformative event. Don't miss out on this captivating journey towards a menthol-free Buffalo! #716PoetryMix #MentholBan #ReactionVideo #BuffaloNY #VoicesOfChange #PoetryAdvocacy #AfricanAmericanHistory #CommunityImpact #SpokenWord #StanMartinConsulting #AngelLee #BuffaloPoets #Activism #SavingBlackLives

Join us for the electrifying 716 Poetry Mix event, where passionate local poets from Buffalo, NY engaged in a fierce battle advocating for the ban of menthol flavored tobacco and vape products. Organized by Stan Martin of Stan Martin Consulting and Angel Lee in collaboration with @thePoetlife/ Christoph Jenkins, this event unfolded at the historic African American history corridor in Buffalo, NY. Learn about the crucial historical significance of this area for Black Americans at https://www. michiganstreetbuffalo. org/. Featuring talented poets: Joseph Andrews (Dynamite Soul) Shondra Brown (Cookie) Shawndrell Green (Goodness) Jay Hawkins (Cashis Green) Bianca LPeriod McGraw Shantelle Lynette (Brown Bag Lady) This powerful event is proudly sponsored by Stan Martin Consulting, exclusively by Angel Lee, The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission, and The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. Visit https://www. savingblacklives. org/ to delve deeper into the cause and learn more about the impact of this important initiative WE DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC