Advancing Indigenous Voices in the Cannabis Industry Graphic by The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) With the emergence of the cannabis industry in the United States, The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), aims to shift focus to tribal cannabis markets. As a non-profit organization, ICIA is dedicated to advocacy and empowerment of … [Read more...] about The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Social Equity
Inequality and Mental Health in Cannabis Careers Still Needs to be Addressed
The cannabis industry is a relatively young industry, still traveling through the motions that any budding industry goes through. As a consumer, you might not think too much about where your product comes from, nonetheless who is the mind behind the product, like the CEO of your favorite baked edible. In my own personal experience as a cannabis consumer, I have not … [Read more...] about Inequality and Mental Health in Cannabis Careers Still Needs to be Addressed
The Russian Cannabis Sentencing of Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner, an American professional basketball player, was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony for possession of a vaporizer cartridge containing extracted cannabis oil. Griner stated that it was prescribed to her by a US doctor to relieve pain from her many injuries. The 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury player went to Russia to play basketball for a club in … [Read more...] about The Russian Cannabis Sentencing of Brittney Griner
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
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
