Fact
Around the 1980s, tobacco companies labeled African Americans - less educated, prefer malt liquor, have problems with their own self-esteem.
Source 1:
"1990 (900000) New Marketing Ideas. Summary of Programs." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 1989. Report.
Source 2:
Hunter, C.S. "Marketing Research Report. Inner City Black Creative Exploratory." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 16 Jan. 1989. Report.
Source 3:
Esty, William. "The Black Menthol Cigarette Market February, 1979." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, Feb. 1979. Research.