Categories: aggregated

Cannabis Legends to Remember During Black History Month

Unfortunately, the War on Drugs has made it difficult for African Americans to succeed in the cannabis industry. It’s also harder on Black Americans, who are 4 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana-related charges compared to white people. For them, getting a slice of the cannabis pie is much more challenging. Because of that, and because it’s Black History Month, here are some of the most notable African American pioneers in cannabis that deserve recognition for their achievements in the challenging industry. Let’s allow them to inspire the next generation of African-American cannabis trailblazers:

Jason

Share
Published by
Jason

Recent Posts

A U.S. Weed Company Finally Cracked The NYSE. It Had To Leave The Recreational Pot Behind.

Trulieve becomes the first U.S. cannabis company to trade on the NYSE on June 10.…

17 hours ago

AI Is Growing Your Weed Now

From robot canopy scanners to algorithmic breeders to AI-powered dispensary counters, artificial intelligence is remaking…

3 days ago

The THC Breathalyzer Hype Machine: Why This Technology Still Doesn’t Solve the Problem

The latest version of this story comes from Virginia Commonwealth University, where researcher Emanuele Alves…

3 days ago

From Ditch Weed to Dank: The Lost World of 1977 Cannabis and Why It Still Matters

But there's more to this image than nostalgia and comedy. What you're looking at in…

3 days ago

The WNBA Just Dropped Its Weed Ban. It Banned Psychedelics In The Same Breath.

The league pulled marijuana off its banned list in the new players’ agreement. In the…

4 days ago

Medical Cannabis Behind the Wheel: NSW Proposes ‘Three Strikes’ Before Penalties

In New South Wales, Australia, patients can legally use medical cannabis with a prescription. So…

4 days ago