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| Event Flyer |
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern
University Ag Center’s Communities of Color Network (CoC) will host a Facebook
Live at 11 a.m. on Nov. 19 in observance of Great American Smokeout Day.
The virtual event will provide
individuals with educational tips and resources to help them successfully quit
smoking.
“The Great American Smokeout Day was established by the American
Cancer Society in excess of 40 years ago to highlight one single day to
encourage individuals to quit smoking or to make a plan to quit,” said Linda Early
Brown, Director of the Communities of Color Network. “While most individuals
are aware of the negative impact of tobacco usage, this day serves as a
reminder to jumpstart making healthier choices. More than ever, during
these unprecedented times, an opportunity to improve your health would be most
beneficial,” added Brown.
The Great
American Smokeout Day is observed on the third Thursday of November every year.
According to the American Cancer
Society, about 32.4 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and smoking
remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world.
More than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease.
“Join the
Communities of Color Network at the Southern University Ag Center by quitting,
setting a date to quit, or help influence others to be mindful of the
importance of Great American Smokeout Day,” urged Brown.
The live
stream will air on the Southern
University Ag Center’s Facebook page.
For
additional information about the SU Ag Center’s Communities of Color Network,
email linda_brown@suagcenter.com
or visit https://www.suagcenter.com/page/communities-of-color-network.
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