The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle for support. In … [Read more...] about 5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
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Just The Tip Accessories: Making the Cannabis Experience Germ-Free
Photo Credit: JTT Accessories. Inspired by her love of cannabis, Mary Latreece created Just The Tip (JTT) Accessories in 2017 to provide cannabis consumers with germ-free smoking experiences. Latreece created her hand-blown glass products by combining two existing smoking devices, a chillum and a smoke stone, into one reusable smoking pipe unlike others on the market. … [Read more...] about Just The Tip Accessories: Making the Cannabis Experience Germ-Free
Jades Elevation: From Seed to Experience
Danielle Buntyon.Photo Contributed By: Danielle Buntyon. Danielle Buntyon brings hemp back to the South through her company Jades Elevation, and helps other entrepreneurs follow in her footsteps. She is the founder of Jades Elevation, a hemp farm and retailer, based in Memphis, Tennessee. However, she is also much more than that. Buntyon is a woman of … [Read more...] about Jades Elevation: From Seed to Experience
Former NFL Player LeGarrette Blount Creates CBD Brand Geared Towards Athletes
Photo contributed by: LeGarrette Blount. After three Super Bowl Championships, LeGarrette Blount has set his sights on the CBD industry with his company LG’s Feel Good. The brand is geared towards professional athletes who traditionally use opioids to manage physical and mental problems during the season. Blount believes that CBD is an effective alternative to opioids … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player LeGarrette Blount Creates CBD Brand Geared Towards Athletes
11 Black Female-Owned Self-Care Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now
This year's Black History Month is all about wellness — celebrate by supporting Black-owned self-care businesses. Image by twenty20photos. Black History Month is a time for everyone to learn and celebrate the Black community in an uplifting way. The month of February is dedicated to remembering the past while also looking towards the future. It’s important to … [Read more...] about 11 Black Female-Owned Self-Care Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now