Photo credit: westend61 Pride Month is a reminder that the cannabis industry (like every industry) should reflect the people who helped build it. In New York, queer and trans communities have long shaped cannabis culture through activism, artistry, and underground networks of care. Yet as legalization expands, many of those same voices are pushed to the margins. This list … [Read more...] about 5 New York-Based Queer-Owned Cannabis Businesses to Support This Pride Month
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From Protest to Pride: How Queer Activists Fought for Cannabis
Photo by Peus80 The story of cannabis legalization is often told through the lens of stoner comedies, savvy politicians, and corporate power plays. But an essential thread is often overlooked: the role of LGBTQ+ activists in fighting for medical cannabis access, particularly during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. Would we even have legal cannabis today if queer … [Read more...] about From Protest to Pride: How Queer Activists Fought for Cannabis
Grayson & Grey
Although Pride month has come to an end, it’s never too late to honor cannabis companies that support our queer communities. Papa & Barkley joined the list of cannabis businesses that support LGBTQIA+ communities in June 2022. The company showed their support through partnering with queer influencers, Grey and Grayson, and by donating a percentage of online sales to … [Read more...] about Grayson & Grey
Pantheon’s Path to Inclusiveness
Making Social Equity A Reality The LGBTQ+ community and cannabis industry have long been connected. For years they have both been marginalized, stereotyped, and misunderstood. New York’s Senator Jeremy A. Cooney has finally filed a bill that recognizes both communities and their relevance to each other. Senate Bill S7603 is what many call a ‘social equity bill.’ It will … [Read more...] about Pantheon’s Path to Inclusiveness
The Queer Cannabis Community
Leading the Future Through History The queer community and cannabis have long been intertwined. The Daily Trojan reports that queer people consume larger amounts of cannabis due to, “higher rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of oppression.” Dennis Peron, a well known activist and friend of Harvey Milk, was a pivotal figure … [Read more...] about The Queer Cannabis Community