You're Not Anti-Racist If You're Not Listening to Living People
Those working toward equity and inclusion cannot overcome their privilege until they understand how anti-Black racism directly impacts Black Americans, argues Pastor Isaac Scott.
Racial Politics
Honeysuckle's hard-hitting reporting and dissection of key issues and topics affecting society today, including but not limited to incarceration, reproductive rights, feminism, healthcare, housing, economic, class, socioeconomic disparities, disability, mental illness etc.
Chenae Bullock Brings Indigenous Culture and Plant Medicine to a New Generation
The Shinnecock Indian Nation will have new opportunities with Little Beach Harvest, a cannabis company led by Managing Director Chenae Bullock in partnership with TILT Holdings. To celebrate Indigenous People's Day 2021, Bullock reminds us of the legacy of plant medicine in First Nations cultures.
Opening Doors: Black Women in Journalism
Michele Norris, Karen Toulon, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Yamiche Alcindor and Michel Martin discussed breaking barriers as Black women in journalism on the International Women's Media Foundation's latest panel.
Legacy Transitions Motivate Industry Leaders at the Business of Cannabis New York
Social equity and legacy operators in New York drove the discussion at a summit of the cannabis industry's top minds. How do we put diversity at the forefront of the legal industry?
House Judiciary Committee Advances Historic Cannabis Legislation
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the MORE Act, critical legislation to repeal federal cannabis prohibition, for the second time. Will this finally help the bill succeed?
Don't Let Poverty Stigmas Lead to Increased Food Insecurity
Ahead of International Food Waste Awareness Day, it's crucial that we remember those coping with food insecurity. Pastor Isaac Scott believes the stigmas surrounding poverty make the economic struggles with food even more untenable - but addressing these issues can shift the narrative.
Would Eric Adams' "Police Reforms" Really Change the NYPD?
Democratic Mayoral candidate Eric Adams has branded himself "The People's Candidate" and claimed support for sweeping police reforms. But would any of his plans really change the NYPD's racially-biased practices? Welcome, folks, to an idea of the Adams administration.
New Jersey Expunges Over 360,000 Cannabis Convictions
Since Summer 2021, New Jersey has expunged 362,000 criminal records relating to low-level cannabis cases. The state Judiciary indicates over 125,000 more at least are still to come.
Chokeholds and "No-Knock" Entries Banned in New Justice Department Policy
The United States Department of Justice announced a new policy limiting the use of chokeholds and "no-knock" entries, among other forceful practices, for federal law enforcement.
Donyelle Woods' Wrongful Conviction Exacerbates Michigan's Hyper Incarceration
Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Donyelle Woods and his family, aided by the nonprofit Silent Cry Inc., seek to end Michigan's history of wrongful convictions and oversentencing.
Cannabis for Black Lives Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Justice Joints Partnership
Cannabis for Black Lives, a coalition of cannabis companies dedicated to amplifying Black voices, announces its latest social equity partnership with expungement-focused brand Justice Joints.
Social Change Starts by Focusing on Community Members
Now is the time to foster social change by implementing laws and policies created by people from communities most affected by ongoing injustices.
After 25 Years Imprisoned for Cannabis, Michael Thompson Speaks His Truth
America's longest-serving cannabis prisoner, Michael Thompson, joins the Honeysuckle Podcast to discuss the injustice and racial bias in our nation's criminal system.
Reimagine What Justice Should Look Like
We need to establish a more harm-reductive criminal justice system by addressing socioeconomic issues rather than putting people in prison.
New York Confirms State's Cannabis Regulators Chris Alexander and Tremaine Wright
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York state legislature have confirmed Chris Alexander as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management, and Tremaine Wright as its Board Chair.
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