Heman Shahi is the founder of Re-Legalize Nepal and Free the Plant Globally, social movements raising international awareness of cannabis consumption. He shares his journey in rediscovering Nepal's history with cannabis and bringing healing across the globe.
Sharoz Makarechi developed her company Plaid America to propel racial equity. Through cannabis and conversations with her benevolent brands Substance, Skewville, and Equity Flag, the creative entrepreneur is generating social change one step (or smoke) at a time.
Long Island retailer Strain Stars, known as the nation's most profitable dispensary, announced a groundbreaking career and scholarship initiative in partnership with nonprofit New Hour, the region's leading provider of women's reentry services.
The Asian Cannabis Roundtable (ACR) has a robust 2024 planned to unify and amplify AAPI voices in the cannabis industry, including joining the 420 Unity Day of Action. Executive Director Weiwei "Vivian" Fellman and founder/President Kristin Jordan share the nonprofit's major goals for the year.
NORML Board members Imani Dawson and Beverly Moran will join JM Pedini to discuss issues facing Black consumers and communities in cannabis on the Live With NORML podcast on February 22, 2024.
The Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM) has launched its Freedom Initiative. The program trains medical and legal experts to protect the rights of patients facing stigmas in the justice system.
Social impact brand 40 Tons enters New York's cannabis market through partnerships with HPI Canna and CONBUD. The company is hiring, and opportunities for different experiences abound through a week of events.
In a move building on last year's policy reforms, President Biden announced today his intention to expand the criteria for cannabis pardons. Individuals convicted of simple possession, attempted possession, and cannabis use on federal land are now eligible for expungement of their charges.
Social impact brand 40 Tons is launching the biggest letter writing campaign yet for cannabis prisoners at a cannabis conference, starting November 28th at MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas.
Clio Cannabis announced the 2023 winners in cannabis marketing and advertising excellence. Cresco Labs and 69&Sunny's short films, Puffco, Sister Merci, Honeysuckle and more are honored.
Coss Marte, founder of the fitness brand CONBODY, is revolutionizing the cannabis-criminal justice narrative with his retail brand CONBUD. With his upcoming New York CAURD-licensed dispensary, Marte is going to break stigmas and change the industry's language.
Black and woman-owned social impact brand 40 Tons brings its Level Up Career Conference to Chicago for Juneteenth. Founder Loriel Alegrete shares how the company advocates for system-impacted individuals on the inside and outside.
Delaware Governor John Carney confirmed the state will legalize adult-use cannabis on April 23, 2023, making it the 22nd state in the U.S. to do so.
The restorative justice nonprofit Last Prisoner Project takes SXSW 2023 by storm with its newest board members M1 of hip hop duo Dead Prez and Stephanie Shepard. Shepard opens up about working with M1, the Let's Get Free Concert at SXSW, and how to help cannabis prisoners in 60 seconds.
On Sunday, Jan. 8, Cannaware hosted Elevated Vibes, a networking event for cannabis enthusiasts, at Rise Radio in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn.
