More recently in 2017, plain cigarette packaging was introduced
Journal of the American Medical Association, 252, 1905-1907
Wailoo details how Big Tobacco placed billboards in inner-city neighborhoods, strategically funded Black enterprises, and marshalled a vast network of influencersfrom Ebony to the N.A.A.C.P.to yoke ideas of Black authenticity to smoking menthols." New Yorker "Wailoo brings together COVID-19, police choke-holds, and a corner store'the best place in town to find menthol cigarettes'as the trifecta that ended George Floyds life, tragically symbolized by his famous last words: 'I cant breathe'
In 2020, about 81% of Black smokers smoked menthol cigarettes, compared with 34% of white smokers
Environmental Sustainability: With increasing awareness of environmental issues, consumers are increasingly seeking eco-friendly packaging options