by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Friday, May 11, 2012
By flooding a town near South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation with beer, the alcohol industry is fueling health inequities among the Oglala Sioux. Columnist Nicholas Kristof offers suggestions for reigning in the booze. Will industry listen? Will media keep the issue alive?
Tags: alcohol, health equity, Oglala Sioux, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Whiteclay
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Monday, April 16, 2012
In its latest article about alcohol abuse and related health issues on the Pine Ridge Reservation, the Times highlights the role of industry in perpetuating such abuse. Industry contributions to members of a key legislative committee may have hobbled efforts to limit sales in areas prone to alcohol-related crime.
Tags: alcohol, health equity, Oglala Sioux, Pine Ridge reservation, Whiteclay
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A New York Times article of a lawsuit involving South Dakota’s Oglala Sioux and beer manufacturers, distributors, and sellers largely ignores the role of major brewers who the tribe allege have knowingly promoted alcoholism on their land, where alcohol is illegal.
Tags: alcohol, equity, Oglala Sioux, public health, Whiteclay
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Alcohol companies have long targeted communities of color with harmful products. Now, one group has stepped up its efforts to fight back. After 10+ years of battling exploitation, the Oglala Sioux are suing brewers for promoting alcohol abuse among the tribe.
Tags: alcohol, health equity, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, social justice, Whiteclay
