National Public Health Week 2026
National Public Health Week 2026 April 6th marks the start of National Public Health Week. Hosted annually since 1995 by the American Public Health Association (APHA), this year’s event is built around a theme of Ready. Set. Action! Each year, National Public Health Week brings together public health professionals, students, supporters and organizations from around […]
No Friends in the Industry: California Youth Take a Stand at the State Capitol
by Pleshette Robertson, Community Engagement Coordinator @ The SOL Project Xaeda and Omar from Elk Grove, California represented their community at Youth Quest on March 23 at the State Capitol, accompanied by Danetta Jackson, a dedicated champion with The SOL Project advocating for smoke-free communities. Youth Quest, now in its 27th year, continues to serve […]
SOL Project Participates in the National Council of Negro Women California State Coalition Days at the Capitol (March 11–12)
SOL Project Participates in the National Council of Negro Women California State Coalition Days at the Capitol (March 11–12) by Twlia Laster, Project Director @ The SOL Project On March 11–12, the Saving Our Legacy (SOL) Project proudly joined the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) California State Coalition for its annual Coalition Days at […]
The SOL Project sits down with Brenda Bell Caffee to discuss her impact on tobacco prevention and securing smoke-free home pledges
The SOL Project sits down with Brenda Bell Caffee to discuss her impact on tobacco prevention and securing smoke-free home pledges by Pleshette Robertson, Community Engagement Coordinator Brenda Bell Caffee—a pioneer in tobacco prevention and public health advocacy—reflects on decades of work advancing smoke-free homes and healthier communities. As the founder of California’s first African […]
Smoke Is Smoke: Clean Air, Environmental Justice, and the Health of Our Communities
By Anissa Adams, Community Engagement Coordinator @ The SOL Project Every person deserves the right to breathe clean air. Research shows that smoke from many sources contains harmful chemicals that damage health. Whether it comes from tobacco, vaping products, cannabis, or wood burning, smoke releases toxins into the air that affect everyone nearby [1][2]. Smoke […]
Community Love on Display at the “For Colored Girls” Baby Shower Honoring Single Minority Mothers
by Pleshette Robertson, Community Engagement Coordinator @ The SOL Project On Saturday, March 8, a room filled with joy, encouragement, and community support came together for the “For Colored Girls” Community Baby Shower, a citywide celebration in Sacramento honoring single minority mothers presented by Jessica Ellis-Bulgin and Be Alright Wellness. The event welcomed several pregnant […]
All About Hookah
Hookah is a tobacco product that poses serious health risks and is not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Hookah is a water pipe that people use to smoke specially made tobacco. A typical hookah has a head, a metal body, a water bowl, and a flexible hose with a mouthpiece through which people inhale tobacco smoke. Tobacco is heated with charcoal, and the tobacco […]
Faith Leaders & Advocates Champion Smoke-Free Living as Health Equity Issue
Faith Leaders & Advocates Champion Smoke-Free Living as Health Equity Issue The 3rd Annual Faith in Health Collaborative (FIHC) Summit, hosted by The SOL Project, was held February 26, 2026 at Sierra Health Foundation and brought together approximately 60 faith leaders, youth advocates, and public health professionals to address tobacco harm and advance smoke-free living […]
Why tobacco is a racial justice issue
Why tobacco is a racial justice issue For decades, the tobacco industry strategically targeted Black Americans with menthol cigarettes, which are easier to smoke and harder to quit. Tobacco companies such as R.J. Reynolds, Brown Williamson, and Philip Morris, owners of menthol brands such as Newport and Kool, placed their ads in print publications popular […]
Making the Ask, How to Engage Decision Makers
Join Saving Our Legacy, African Americans for Smoke Free Safe Places, The SOL Project, for a virtual training, Making the Ask, How to Engage Decision Makers, featuring Tim Gibbs, Founder of Endgame Messaging Hub. This training is designed for interns, community engagement coordinators, advocates, and CTPP funded programs who want to engage elected officials effectively without […]
