Photos by Rita Thompson Diving into Ravens View Genetics’ (RVG) Pre-Roll Variety Pack, my immediate reaction is as follows: elegant packaging, color-coded joints, and a diverse spectrum of effects—where sophistication meets substance. Right off the bat, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the elegant packaging of the RVG variety pack. It was my first encounter with a … [Read more...] about Ravens View Genetics Pre-Roll Variety Pack Review
These New York Women are Licensed to Cultivate Recreational Cannabis
(Cover photo by Kayla Bartkowski) New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Conditional Cannabis Cultivation Bill early this year to allow hemp farmers in the state to start cultivating cannabis for adult use. This move allowed The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) to license the first round of Conditional Cannabis Cultivators in April 2022. Since then, the … [Read more...] about These New York Women are Licensed to Cultivate Recreational Cannabis
These Cannabis Activists Are Working to Lower Barriers in the Industry
Recreational cannabis is legal in 19 states and Washington, D.C. While the industry continues to expand, however, the barriers to entry remain high, especially for people of color. While some Black entrepreneurs including celebrities like Wiz Khalifa and Jay-Z have launched successful cannabis brands, certain states forbid those with felony convictions from even working in a … [Read more...] about These Cannabis Activists Are Working to Lower Barriers in the Industry
5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle for support. In … [Read more...] about 5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
New Jersey Becomes the 13th State to Legalize Cannabis
Two-thirds of New Jersians voted to legalize cannabis on the November 2020 ballot. Ongoing disagreements between lawmakers related to licensing and penalties for underaged users, however, have continuously delayed things — until now. Three months and 6,000 arrests later, Gov. Phil Murphy has officially signed the bill making New Jersey the 13th state to legalize … [Read more...] about New Jersey Becomes the 13th State to Legalize Cannabis