On Feb. 7, 2022, New Jersey publication The Patch ran a story with the headline: “NJ Hasn’t Licensed Any Black Owners Since It Legalized Marijuana.” The next day, journalist and
If I get one more question about the term social equity in cannabis, I’m going to … answer it again, because there’s serious confusion about what social equity means and
Taking a closer look at the innovative companies and organizations creating a more inclusive and equitable cannabis industry.
Taking a look at prominent cannabis industry leaders who have been campaigning for reform, working to ensure the demographics of the industry are reflective of the communities from which it arose.
As legal cannabis booms, there is an unprecedented opportunity to ensure people in communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition can participate in and benefit from this industry.
As this budding industry to grow, it must embrace the principles of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Frameworks and navigate the risks and opportunities inherent in ESG issues.
When you build out an executive team in emerging industries like cannabis, there are special leadership challenges. Here’s what you need to know
Many are realizing that buying responsibly from cannabis companies who care can make a real difference in the industry and in the world.
Day 2 of the Summer Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference was a success! Attendees got the chance to be inspired by enthusiastic speakers, learning about concentrates, compliance, and activism.
Organizations fighting for criminal and social justice reform in cannabis industry. Connecticut’s adult-use legalization bill to expunge criminal records. Cannabis news, now.
Why hasn’t the cannabis industry impacted communities of color as positively as expected, and what can those involved in cannabis activism do to boost social equity?
We spoke with the owners of Massachusetts dispensary chain Canna Provisions, Meg Sanders and Erik Williams, to learn more about the social equity landscape in the state.
On April 20th, the widely celebrated holiday honoring the marijuana plant, North Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize cannabis.
Actress Charlyne Yi called out Seth Rogen on Instagram “for enabling predatory behavior,” detailing the work environment on set of The Disaster Artist.
Cannabis & Tech Today talked with Ricardo Willis about his new position, social equity, and how he’ll continue to be a trailblazer in the cannabis space.
Cannabis industry leaders are demanding change. How can the cannabis community dismantle the oppressive systems in place and what can you do to help?
Roll Up Life Inc. was created to help in the decriminalization of marijuana and provide people of color more opportunities in the cannabis industry.
BIPOC Entrepreneurs face multiple barriers to entering the cannabis space. These innovative startups are working to provide access in creative new ways.
