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
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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
Celebrating Pride with the Stanley Brothers’ CBD Company, Charlotte’s Web
Pride month has finally arrived, and what’s a better way to honor queer pride than to support cannabis businesses founded by LGBTQIA+ individuals? Charlotte’s Web, a CBD brand headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, is owned by The Stanley Brothers. Austin Stanley, the youngest of the seven Stanley Brothers, identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Stanley … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride with the Stanley Brothers’ CBD Company, Charlotte’s Web
Sex, Pleasure, and Health: How CBD Touches It All
As pride month kicks off, major corporations throw around rainbows and glitter as a way to celebrate. However fun this may seem, pride month is about more than just changing your brand’s logo. It’s also about educating others on queer history and lifting up people who have been marginalized throughout history, mainly queer people of color. Sadly, many queer-owned businesses do … [Read more...] about Sex, Pleasure, and Health: How CBD Touches It All
