Lindsey Renner posing with her cannabis crops at Native Humboldt Farms. Photo taken by her daughter, Isabella Renner. Native Humboldt Farms, a cannabis cultivation company based in Humboldt County, California understands the importance of empowering Native Americans as an Indigenous-owned business. Founder and CEO Lindsey Renner is an Indigenous woman aiming to pay homage to … [Read more...] about “We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
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Oyate Herbals Combines Native American Philosophies With CBD to Heal
Tammie Lowell poses with her Oyate Herbals products. Photo courtesy of Tammie Lowell. Indigenous Americans pride themselves on connecting with their environment as a means to help others. Tammie Lowell, founder of Oyate Herbals, is a Native American woman from the Lakota Nation who sheds light on the benefits of natural medicine. She believes that using herbal … [Read more...] about Oyate Herbals Combines Native American Philosophies With CBD to Heal
13 Veteran-Owned Cannabis Companies and Organizations to Support Right Now
Despite overwhelming support, the VA still does not recommend cannabis use for vets. Photo credit: Bumble Dee. There are more than 19 million veterans in America, according to PEW Research. Nearly 13% of these veterans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a 2017 study in the PLoS One journal. However, some find that a third of all veterans … [Read more...] about 13 Veteran-Owned Cannabis Companies and Organizations to Support Right Now
Lil Kim Prepares to Launch Cannabis Brand, Aphrodisiak, in 2022
Screengrab of Superbad Inc.'s website announcing launch of Lil Kim's Aphrodisiak. Kimberly Denise Jones is famously known as the Grammy award-winning female rap icon, Lil Kim. She is finalizing her cannabis brand, Aphrodisiak, for release in 2022. The artist is partnering with California-based grow operation Superbad Inc. to produce a line of cannabis that mirrors her … [Read more...] about Lil Kim Prepares to Launch Cannabis Brand, Aphrodisiak, in 2022
Settling the Score: New York’s Social Equity Plan is a Model for Legalization
View of New York, home to the "gold standard" of social equity in cannabis. Photo credit: oneinchpuchphotos. The cannabis industry is not a diverse place. For years, caucasin men have controlled the legal market while largely discriminating against Black Americans, Latinos, and women. New York believes it can change that. With their new social equity cannabis campaign, the … [Read more...] about Settling the Score: New York’s Social Equity Plan is a Model for Legalization