Articles tagged with "racism"
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Cannabis collectibles tell the tale of prohibition, racism, and legalization
Matt Mernagh - Published on June 14, 2022Read moreAs legal weed grows, so does our yearning for mementos of its stories past. These collectors are going all out to preserve weed history.
Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 8, 2022Read moreA lawmaker alleged the term was ‘pejorative and racist.’ Is it really? I went in search of an answer.
Opinion: I feel guilty shopping at the dispensary
Ryan Brown - Published on October 5, 2020Read moreEven in recreational states, it doesn’t always feel like Black Lives Matter when you head to the dispensary.
How the war on drugs killed Breonna Taylor
Janessa Bailey - Published on July 23, 2020Read moreBreonna Taylor’s death is a direct result of the war on drugs. Examine how the police harmed yet another innocent and learn how you can get justice for Breonna.
Can you love cannabis and support the police?
David Bienenstock - Published on June 16, 2020Read morePolice don’t merely enforce unjust laws. They help create them, protect them, and profit from them.
Here’s how to start fixing racism in cannabis dispensaries
Amara Barnes - Published on June 10, 2020Read moreAs a budtender, I see how Black employees and customers are passed over and ignored. Here are five ways to change that.
The Roll-Up #146: Cannabis, racism, and America’s crisis
Leafly Podcasts - Published on June 5, 2020Read moreThe police killing of George Floyd has sparked uprisings around the nation. We’re using cannabis to push the discussion.
Cannabis and America’s uprising: It’s time to answer the knock at the door
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 2, 2020Read moreWhy does the cannabis industry have a special duty? Because cannabis has a special history.