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Savage Leaves, founded by cousins Sergio "Seg" Pena and Llewellyn "Lew" Cruz, is a New York brand on a mission. Seg got into the cannabis space when he lost his sight; now, he and Lew are hoping to show the world a new vision when they are able to open a state-licensed dispensary.
"Necromania," a psychedelic photo series by Eliza Jouin, is inspired by the 1971 classic "Vampyros Lesbos." The shoot with model Lilian Zancajo-Lugo explores Latinx Catholicism, femininity, and darkness.
"These Days," the debut of filmmaker Junior Gonzalez, is a rich docudrama about traumas and cultural ties impacting Latinx youth on Long Island. The film won big at this year's Chelsea Film Festival, particularly resonating during Hispanic Heritage Month.
It's becoming a growing trend for people to use Halloween costumes as an expression of their gender and sexual identity explorations. From overtly sexy costumes to those that put LGBTQIA+ values up front, here's a look at what we should know about the holiday's identity empowerment.
Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla," based on the life of Priscilla Presley, was the centerpiece film of the 61st New York Film Festival (NYFF). Executive produced by Presley herself, the movie follows young Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) as she navigates her life with Elvis (Jacob Elordi).
New York-based hairstylist and master colorist Lindsay Loo explains the differences between using CBD oil and hemp seed oil in your beauty rituals. Find out the benefits and aspects of the products that will work for you. Plus, a great deal for our readers!
"Shadows in the City," the first and only fictionalized feature film of artist Ari Roussimoff, highlights an array of cult NYC icons at the end of the No wave movement. MoMA revived the cult classic for a week of impactful screenings.
MJ Unpacked, the cannabis industry's exclusive CPG conference, comes to Detroit for the first time October 10-12, 2023. Here's what to expect and a look back at highlights from this year's New York show.
In the first of his new running column, cannabis pioneer Ricardo Baca, founder of the leading communications firm Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency, discusses his unexpected mentor in the plant. He unpacks the profound influence of cannabis on leadership, culture, and creativity.
Canada is known for a rich cultural heritage that also boasts a thriving casino industry, home to some of the most luxurious venues in the world. From the historic to the unique, find out what makes these hotspots the best vacation destinations.
The 5th annual New Faces New Voices Film Festival brought a focus on diversity in independent filmmaking, with emphasis on women and BIPOC filmmakers.
The hit animated comedy series "The Freak Brothers" has launched Season 2B on Tubi, with special partner Weedmaps. The celebratory "Smoke & Screen" tour for the show starring Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, and John Goodman closed out festivities with a bang in New York CIty.
To consider the future of women's sports, we take a look back at the trailblazing moments of the past century. Katherine Switzer, Megan Rapinoe, Serena Williams and more pioneers have laid the groundwork for progress.
Grand Legacy Group, a craft cannabis brand in Illinois, is owned by 8 Black founding partners, 3 of whom are women. Owners Chrissy Johnson and Rod Collins explain the company's vision for creating social equity in their state's legal market.
Pioneering brand Artrix launches Drillor, a revolutionary 510 thread cart that promises to break barriers and drive social equity in the cannabis vaping community. Artrix is offering 100,000 Drillor units free to cannabis businesses to jumpstart their Social Equity Program.
