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 […]
“If I Can Quit, You Can Too”: Jason Fareira’s Journey to Freedom from Smoking
“If I Can Quit, You Can Too”: Jason Fareira’s Journey to Freedom from Smoking by Pleshette Robertson, Community Engagement Coordinator @ The SOL Project For more than three decades, smoking was woven into Jason Fareira’s daily life. He is a Sacramento resident and works to help his community as a community advocate. Jason began smoking […]
New Year, New You: A Fresh Start to Breathe Easier
New Year, New You: A Fresh Start to Breathe Easier By Anissa Adams, Community Engagement Coordinator at The SOL Project A new year often feels like a fresh start. Many people set goals like going to the gym, eating better, or getting more sleep. One goal that can make a big difference is quitting smoking […]
California Publishes First “Unflavored Tobacco List” to Strengthen Flavor Ban
California Publishes First “Unflavored Tobacco List” to Strengthen Flavor Ban by Twlia Laster, Project Director at The SOL Project California has just published its first-ever Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL). This list shows which tobacco products are allowed to be sold in the state under rules meant to reduce flavored tobacco use. https://utl.doj.ca.gov/ Under a new […]
Stockton City Council Presents Proclamation Recognizing Tobacco Prevention Efforts
Stockton City Council Presents Proclamation Recognizing Tobacco Prevention Efforts The Stockton City Council recently presented a proclamation recognizing San Joaquin County Public Health Services, Tobacco Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit (SJCPHS), and partners for their leadership and ongoing efforts to create a smoke free, healthier community for all Stockton residents. The proclamation aligns […]
