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The holiday season is in full swing! As the year winds down, many families are turning to traditions that celebrate reflection, culture, and community. For African American and Pan-African families, this season is also a special time to reconnect with heritage, honor history, and strengthen bonds with one another through the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa . Kwanzaa began in 1966, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate history, values, family, community, and culture thr

Celebrate and Share Kwanzaa with Ease! Kwanzaa is a time to honor culture, community, and connection—but sharing its message shouldn’t be hard. That’s where AMPLIFY  comes in. We’ve created a collection of ready-to-download social media graphics  that make it simple to spread the spirit of Kwanzaa with your audience. Our graphics are designed to inspire engagement, spark conversation, and celebrate the rich traditions of Kwanzaa—all with just a few clicks. No design skills? N

Breaking Free Day 2025  was a powerful celebration of courage, community, and the ongoing journey toward nicotine freedom. Each year, people across the country come together to uplift the stories of Black and African immigrant individuals who are breaking free from the grip of commercial tobacco. The day, founded by Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Dr. Karen J. Beard, serves as a reminder that liberation is not only possible—it’s happening every day in our families, nei

As we gather in gratitude this Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that the holiday season brings both celebration and unique challenges. For many, increased stress, family dynamics, and busy schedules can heighten the urge to smoke, making this a critical moment to offer compassion, support, and resources. As an organization committed to healing and liberation, AMPLIFY! stands with every person striving toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. This month also marks the Great American

AMPLIFY!  and Breaking Free  proudly joined forces to host the Breaking Free Nicotine Liberation Summit , a powerful gathering designed to spark fresh perspectives on tobacco use and cessation within African American communities. This summit served as the official kickoff to Breaking Free Day , taking place on November 17th , a day dedicated to reimagining what true nicotine liberation can look like. Keynote speakers Dr. Karen Beard , Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, a

The AMPLIFY! October Newsletter is live! Here is a quick resource recap for you. The October newsletter highlights the various projects completed and upcoming at AMPLIFY! This month has been busy, and a chance to reaffirm our mission to stand with African American and African Immigrant communities through tailored resources and leadership development to help all claim their voice, however that looks.  In this season of harvest and reflection, let us remember: community isn’

The AATCLC is our nation's leading public health education and advocacy organization , charged with the mission to save Black lives. In...

In its September 2025 Newsletter AMPLIFY! highlights the  115th anniversary of the National Urban League! Formed in 1910 in New York, the...

Amplify has curated a comprehensive archive of social media assets from the past year, offering a rich collection of visually engaging...

It's time to get back into the classroom! As we step into August, AMPLIFY! wants to call attention to the importance of protecting our...

The July 2025 Breaking Free E-Zine is here and features Dr. Shenita Anderson! Dr. Anderson is the Breaking Free's Voices of Liberation ...

The June 2025 Breaking Free E-Zine highlights Manny Osifo, a bladder cancer survivor and Breaking Free Learning Collaborative member....

The April 2025 Breaking Free E-Zine, "Protecting Our Earth From Tobacco Waste," features an Earth. Day Exclusive with mother-daughter...

In March of 2025, Breaking Free published an E-Zine titled "Philip Johnson Discusses Family Love." Johnson is a Washington, DC native who...

The January 2025 Breaking Free E-Zine is titled "Gamification: Making Quitting Fun." This E-Zine features Meridith Alexander, a...

Photo courtesy of Vermont Health Equity July is National Minority Mental Health Month! This month was founded by author, journalist, and...

On June 25, 2025, AMPLIFY! hosted “AMP UP! Fight Fire with Fire!” – a dynamic training on leveraging social marketing to improve health...

On June 24, 2025, San Diego Black Pride hosted a lecture and discussion titled “Cut the Cigs, Not the Culture.” The conversation centered...

AMPLIFY! will hold a presentation with its Regulating Menthol Project Team to discuss key findings from the CEAA Grantees: Regulating...

Visit No Menthol Sunday's resource page for their 2025 Toolkit, Register to plan an event and more!