Each year since 1988, Americans have celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th-October 15th. The month-long event aims to celebrate “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America,” according to the Library of Congress. Not only does … [Read more...] about 11 Latinx-Owned Brands to Support Right Now
Archives for September 2021
Cannabis’ Role in Fitness
Photo by 9dreams studio. According to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder, over 82% of individuals who use cannabis ingest it before or after exercise, saying it makes their fitness hours more pleasurable and helps them recover faster. Research Says… In the Colorado Boulder study, 67.2% of individuals supported cannabis use both before and after … [Read more...] about Cannabis’ Role in Fitness
Is Cannabis a Neuroprotectant?
Can cannabis help protect our brains? Photo by Shidlovski. The use of cannabis for its medical properties has a long history, and goes back thousands of years. In fact, according to a 2018 study in the Surgical Neurology International journal, the use of cannabis for numerous physical, psychological and emotional benefits dates back to 2600 BC in Chinese pharmacopoeia. … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis a Neuroprotectant?
Jesce Horton is Building an Environmentally and Socially Equitable Industry
Pictured above: Jesce Horton. Photo credit: Cendinoteme. There are around 40 million cannabis consumers in the U.S. Yet, in regions like New York, people of color make up about 94% of cannabis arrests, according to NORML. The future of cannabis is slowly transforming from a negative connotation into an urban craft with social equity, thanks to entrepreneurs and advocates … [Read more...] about Jesce Horton is Building an Environmentally and Socially Equitable Industry
Meet MOTA Glass: The Industry’s First Ethical, Latina and Veteran-Owned Bong Brand
MOTA Glass logo, courtesy of MOTA Glass. In recent years, the cannabis industry has opened its doors to thousands of glass retailers eager to take on the demand. But the fact is: the average consumer probably doesn’t think twice about heading to their local smoke shop, purchasing a shiny new bong, and breaking it in with the first puff. In reality, it is much deeper … [Read more...] about Meet MOTA Glass: The Industry’s First Ethical, Latina and Veteran-Owned Bong Brand