Valerie Yerger

Naturopathic Doctor who does policy work and loves her family, community, and self

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

🚨 BREAKING: California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced his support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Presidential nominee!

BOOM!!!

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

I prosecuted sex predators. Trump is one.
I shut down for-profit scam colleges. He ran one.
I held big banks accountable. He's owned by them.

I'm not just prepared to take on Trump, I'm prepared to beat him.

[Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids @TobaccoFreeKids]

“We will vote ‘big tobacco’ out of our neighborhoods – and out of California – in November by voting yes to protect the next generation from getting hooked on nicotine.”

Thank you @KarenBassLA for being a tremendous advocate for kids and public health.
https://t.co/DytavKj1fi

[BMSG @BMSG]

Nearly 90% of Black Americans who smoke use menthol. That's no accident. Tobacco companies have targeted the Black community for decades, pushing menthol relentlessly.
@UNHumanRights #CERD, tell the US govt, it’s time to #banmenthol.
Read more: https://t.co/kUjiMUvZrt

[BMSG @BMSG]

By banning menthol in cigarettes, we can improve both:
✅ public health and
✅ racial equity.
It’s time to act. @UNHumanRights #CERD, please tell the US govt, it’s time to #banmenthol.
Read more: https://t.co/kUjiMUNAj1 @AshOrg @aatclc @tobaccofreedc

[Him Possible @Boowie84]

Cigarettes are disgusting habit.... This is a good thing #BanMenthol and get rid of the whole cigarette industry

[Public Health Law Center @PHealthLawCtr]

.@FDATobacco will announce its decision on #menthol cigarettes on 4/29 - a ban on the SALE of these products is long overdue. We know #BigTobacco has targeted the Black community with these products. @aatclc @blackbodyhealth Enough is enough. #BanMenthol

[Channte' @channte_]

Cant stop watching this! Thank you @Tash612 for telling it like it is. Banning menthol will save black lives! #blacklivesmatter #banmenthol #FDAGetitRight

[Association of Black Cardiologists @ABCardio1]

Big news from the @US_FDA this morning that it is committed to advancing standards this year to #banmenthol flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. #healthequity

[ActionSmoking&Health @AshOrg]

👏👏👏to @FDATobacco for starting the process to #banmenthol. Today’s action will save the lives of 1000s of Black Americans who would otherwise face a lifetime of addiction & early death.

We're eternally grateful for this crucial public health measure: https://t.co/6139UqKvid

[Cris Delnevo @CrisDelnevo]

A picture is worth a 1000 words #BanMenthol #BanFlavoredCigars

[Public Health Law Center @PHealthLawCtr]

The FDA announces its decision on #menthol in cigarettes today. We will hold a press conference with the Center for Black Health and Equity @blackbodyhealth and @aatclc soon after. Register now and receive notification before the event begins: https://t.co/NPUEXtsMMd #BanMenthol

[Public Health Law Center @PHealthLawCtr]

It's official. @FDATobacco is banning #menthol in cigarettes AND all flavors in cigars. Tune into our press conference with @aatclc & @blackbodyhealth at 10:30 a.m. ET for details: https://t.co/NPUEXtsMMd. #BanMenthol

[Public Health Law Center @PHealthLawCtr]

Carol McGruder of @aatclc is featured in this piece by @megtirrell and @thenewsoncnbc. Carol, Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Dr. Valerie Yerger @dr_val, Delmonte Jefferson and their colleagues have led the #BanMenthol movement for many years.

[Laurie McGinley @lauriemcginley2]

SCOOP: Biden administration expected to announce plan to ban menthol cigarettes, which disproportionately hurt African Americans. w/ @bylenasun https://t.co/8sLtzakOk2

[Valerie Yerger @dr_val]

#CNNSpecial Going colorblind is not the answer to eliminating racism. Do not erase my “color.” See me, hear me within my historical and social contexts.

[Valerie Yerger @dr_val]

#DSTstandinsolidarity

[Valerie Yerger @dr_val]

#Powerinourvoice #DST1913 #westandinsolidarity #DSTFreedom

[Valerie Yerger @dr_val]

#Powerinourvoice #DST1913 #westandinsolidarity #DSTFreedom

[Valerie Yerger @dr_val]

Ending the sale of menthol cigarettes in CA is a matter of life and death! Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and former Speaker of the Assembly @RepKarenBass in @sacbee_news says #YesonSB793! #CAfightsflavors https://t.co/0y1eaY77uI