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
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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
Courtesy of Charlotte’s Web CBD website 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 … [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
5 Pride Products That Uplift and Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community
The Iconic Denali Foxx and Bella Box. Photo sourced from Bella Lux. It’s that time of the year again. With Pride month more than halfway over, the question of how to support LGBTQIA+ individuals demands proper address. One potential answer to this question involves economically supporting LGBTQIA+ owned and allied businesses. Funders for LGBTQ Issues, an organization … [Read more...] about 5 Pride Products That Uplift and Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community