No Ifs, Ands or Butts: Black People Shouldn't Smoke - Wed - Nov 15

[Atlanta BlackStar]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Rss Feed]( Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Hi {NAME}, Atlanta Black Star Newsletter [No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: Black People Shouldn’t Smoke]( [No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: Black People Shouldn’t Smoke]( According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. CDC reports indicate that smoking causes nearly half a million deaths each year, or nearly 20 percent of all deaths. Smoking causes more deaths than AIDS/HIV, drug use, alcohol use, car accidents, and guns combined... [READ MORE]( [Study: Black Americans Face Disproportionate Risk of Pollution-Related Health Problems]( [Study: Black Americans Face Disproportionate Risk of Pollution-Related Health Problems]( Black Americans are at higher risk of developing pollution-related health problems caused by the locations of oil and gas refineries, according to a new report... [Read More]( [Rapper Aminé on People Reciting the N-Word in His Songs: ‘If You Ain’t Black Don’t Say It’]( [Rapper Aminé on People Reciting the N-Word in His Songs: ‘If You Ain’t Black Don’t Say It’]( The Portland rapper Aminé scored a huge internet hit with the song “Caroline.” Proof is the large number of people, many who weren’t Black, who sung the lyrics during a recent concert, even though he uses the n-word... [Read More]( [Atlanta BlackStar]( This message was sent to {EMAIL} because you are registered to this newsletter. We respect your privacy. If you no longer wish to receive emails, safely unsubscribe by clicking the link below. © 2016 | Diamond Diaspora Media | 75 Marietta Street Atlanta Georgia 30303 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](