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Controversies Surrounding Margaret Sanger, Martin Luther King Jr., and Menthol Cigarettes in the Black Community
The chapter explores the complicated history of Margaret Sanger's involvement through Planned Parenthood, her award to Martin Luther King Jr., and the disillusionment with civil rights promises. It delves into King's excommunication, the discussion around freedom and slavery perceptions in the black church, and criticism of the narrative surrounding white supremacy and black inferiority. The chapter also addresses the alleged targeting of black individuals through the distribution and marketing of menthol cigarettes, reflecting on the harmful impact it has had on the community.