
Are Tobacco, Health Care 'Vestiges of Slavery?' Commonwealth Club - San Francisco, CA Dr. Releford recognizes the "legislated racism" in targeting African Americans with tobacco -- he comments on Malcolm X-themed menthols -- and exempting menthol cigarettes from restrictive bills."Nothing is more destructive than tobacco smoking in the African American community," Dr. Releford says especially considering the lack of health care and other resources to counter-market tobacco.
