Happy Black History Month!
With a long and expansive history, Cannabis culture has been pushed forward with the minds of pioneers. Below we highlight articles spotlighting Black pioneers in the Cannabis space, Cannabis’ intertwined history with Black History, resources and we spotlight some Black-Owned cannabis brands you can shop!
Black-Cannabis Entrepreneurship:
How Former NBA Star Al Harrington Is Building A $100 Million Team Of Black Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Cannaclusive’s Mary Pryor on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cannabis
Vic Mensa Launches First Black-Owned Cannabis Venture In Illinois
Buy Weed From Women On Creating A Feminist Cannabis Movement
Ald. Bobby Burns cultivates new approach to the business and politics of marijuana –1871 Start-Up Spotlight
Tiffany Reynolds, Owner of Chicago’s “Soul and Wellness”
Cannabis & Black History:
Cannabis & Black History Month: How can the industry do better?
The Links Between Cannabis History and Black History
Black History Month: People of Color in Cannabis
Cannabis and Black History Month: A Brief Timeline of How the Two are Linked
Cannaclusive and Accountability: A Conversation with Mary Pryor and Kassia Graham
Shop Black-Owned Brands & More:
93 BOYZ (available at ALL nuEra locations)
Resources:
Soul and Wellness: Medical Marijuana Services & Education (Med Card Sign-Up)
Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM)