Celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Black and Afro-Indigenous pioneers reshaping the cannabis industry. These trailblazers champion justice, equity, and inclusion, driving policy reform, building sustainable businesses, and creating generational wealth in marginalized communities.
40 Tons, led by Loriel Alegrete, Corvain Cooper and Anthony Alegrete, showcased its impactful "Equity Row" activation at MJBizCon 2024, spotlighting justice-impacted cannabis businesses. The brand advocates for restorative justice and equitable opportunities in the cannabis industry.
MJBizCon rocks 2024 in Las Vegas from December 4-6! Discover key pavilions like The Hub, Equity Row, and The Vault, showcasing cannabis innovations and networking opportunities. Connect with industry leaders, explore groundbreaking advancements, and navigate the expo floor seamlessly.
Addressing the critical need for fair housing policies for formerly incarcerated individuals, with high homelessness rates and barriers to stable housing. Advocates like Shawanna Vaughn, Antoniese Gant, and Ucedrah Osby emphasize the need for change and support for housing equality.
Discover why Free The Trappers is the go-to dispensary in Crenshaw, Los Angeles. Located at 4050 Crenshaw Blvd, this social equity-focused dispensary is making waves with its unique story, community impact, and commitment to cannabis reform. Learn more about its groundbreaking approach.
Pioneering brand Green Label Rx has launched its first retail dispensary in Canoga Park, California. Founders Jason and Kelly McKnight celebrated with friends and industry greats, solidifying their commitment to social equity.
The New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) advocates for stakeholders throughout the state's legal marketplace. Founders Jayson and Britni Tantalo and Coss Marte explain their 2024 legislative agenda.
Cannas Capital Holdings, an organization revolutionizing the insurance and business credit-building industries, has launched the groundbreaking Bank Black Initiative. The new AI operating system considers the unique challenges of diverse business owners, aiming to shrink the racial wealth gap.
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.
For AANHPI Month, hear from cannabis professionals across the supply chain. Anne Forkutza is Head of Social Impact & Industry Partnerships at Dutchie, one of North America's leading dispensary platform solution companies.
Puff puff pass and press play on these tracks. Terrence White, owner and CEO of the luxury cannabis brand Monko, returns to his musical roots. His Weedsday Playlist features hits from Phil Collins, Eagles, The Notorious B.I.G. and more.
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.
The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) presents its Equity Workshop Tour in Denver on April 4, 2024. Governor Jared Polis will open the event, featuring roundtable dialogues, collaborative forums, and town halls with cannabis industry leaders.
For Women's History Month, we turned the Honey Spotlight on leading ladies of the cannabis industry. Britni Tantalo is the co-founder of the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA), working to elevate women and people of color in legal cannabis.
For Women's History Month, we turned the Honey Spotlight on leading ladies of the cannabis industry. Anne Forkutza, Head of Social Impact and Industry Partnerships at Dutchie, is creating new opportunities for dispensaries and social equity every day.
