Although the world of cannabis may seem like a boys club, women are no strangers to marijuana and have been utilizing the substance for eons. As the budding industry continues to take shape across ...
CHEM Partnered With Black CannaCon To Promote Diversity And Equity
The Cannabis Health Equity Movement (CHEM) considers itself a call to action, educate, advocate, and demonstrate cannabis as a healing solution. Dedicated to building health and social equity thro...
Entrepreneurs Of Color Are Pushing For Equality In Cannabis Industry
People of color are mainly missing out on budding cannabis opportunities and wealth now that legalization has spread across the country–and minority entrepreneurs are pushing for changes. Around ...
New Statistics Paint A Poor Picture For Cannabis Industry Equity
A recent report reveals disappointing new statistics regarding equality and equity among cannabis industry executives and business owners. According to the MJBizDaily report, “Women & Minoriti...
Indigenous Nations Struggle For Inclusion In Cannabis
Many indigenous nations in the U.S. have implemented or legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use. An equal number are opposed to legalization. The reasons for the polarized views are as v...
First Dispensary Designed By and For Women of Color Opens in Los Angeles
Josephine & Billie’s, a speakeasy-style inspired dispensary designed by and for women of color, officially opened last week in Los Angeles. The new location is the first of its kind in the Unit...
