National African American Tobacco Prevention Network: Resources

Click on the links to the left for toolkits and other information pertaining to African Americans and tobacco use prevention.

NAATPN has many services to offer you! Click on the links for details on toolkits, trainings, and other information pertaining to African Americans and tobacco use prevention.

NAATPN Speaking Engagements and On-Site Trainings
NAATPN has presenters available for your event and also offers on-site training in grassroots organizing, building infrastructure, tobacco industry marketing tactics, policy advocacy, and many other areas.

Featured Training: “Follow the Signs”
This in-depth training, developed by a former tobacco industry employee, offers an inside look at tobacco industry marketing practices. It includes two parts: 1) The Impact of Industry Contracts on the Placement, Presence, Price, and Promotion of Tobacco in Black Communities; and 2) Tobacco Industry Practices in Black Communities Vs. The 1998 Master Settlement Agreement.

Traveling “Wall” Exhibit
“The Wall” is a large, visually striking exhibit that reminds us of some of the talented African Americans who have lost their lives from illnesses caused by tobacco. It includes a unique timeline of tobacco-related events that have taken place in African-American history. “The Wall” is available for exhibit nationwide.

“Voices from the Village” Toolkit
This toolkit offers radio public service announcements encouraging African Americans to quit smoking. Also included are helpful tips on getting the PSAs played on your local radio station. PSAs feature the voices of actress S. Epatha Merkerson, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, and sportscaster James Brown of NFL CBS Sports.

Fact Sheets
The information on these downloadable fact sheets will help you motivate others to take action against tobacco’s destructive influence in the African-American community.

Links
Connect to organizations and foundations related to tobacco control and the African-American community.

Funding Resources
These sources of funding may help you reach your organization’s goals.

NAATPN also offers on-site training in grassroots organizing, tobacco industry marketing tactics, policy advocacy, and many other areas. If you are interested in learning more about the NAATPN Technical Assistance and Training program, please call 888-7NAATPN or email thenetwork@naatpn.org.