1st Lady of the West Coast and owner of the Black Girl Magic strain. Photo credit: 1st Lady. Some are born great; some achieve greatness; and then others have greatness thrust upon them, like one California native, who refers to herself as the 1st Lady of the West Coast. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first woman of color to create her own exclusive strains of … [Read more...] about 1st Lady of the West Coast is First Black Woman to own Line of Strains
Archives for August 2021
The Dime: 8/13/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Sanders Slams President Over Inaction In late July, Democrat Sen. Bernie Sanders, a strong advocate for cannabis legalization, is critical of … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/13/2021
Self-Care Sesh with HereNow CBD’s Gift Sets
HereNow CBD's Starter Set. Photo credit: HereNow CBD. HereNow CBD has something for everyone and everything, from pain control, to relaxation and sleep. Founded by Alessandra Tanoue Shirley, HereNow CBD offers a range of third-party tested products with hemp-derived CBD. The line-up includes everything from massage oils to tinctures, topicals, gummies and soft … [Read more...] about Self-Care Sesh with HereNow CBD’s Gift Sets
Boost Focus and Relieve Stress with Toastyy’s CBD Supplements
Toastyy's CBD supplements. Photo credit: Toastyy. Toastyy is a Black-female owned CBD company whose goal is to inspire women to feel great and feel proud of who they are. They want to encourage women to relax and embrace a healthy lifestyle through the power of hemp. This week I got to try out two CBD supplements from Toastyy — the Sunrise 900 mg and the Sunset 900 mg. … [Read more...] about Boost Focus and Relieve Stress with Toastyy’s CBD Supplements
An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Happy Hour Happy Soda Series. Photo Credit: Green Monké. Preemptive Review Five out of five alternatively-spelled Monkéys. I know the numerical review normally appears at the end of a review. But since Green Monké sent me a fun six-pack with a variety of infused drinks, a disposable camera (with flash), and some really pretty green crinkled stuffing in the box, … [Read more...] about An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages