Co-founder of MOTA Glass, Susie Plascencia, with the company’s 18”x9mm SugarSkull Beaker Bong. Photo credit: MOTA Glass. Mota Glass is a Latinx and veteran-owned brand, founded by Susie Plascencia and Bobby Lady. Plascencia and Lady founded Mota Glass with the mission to support independent, American glass blowers and the Latinx workforce. We were lucky enough to … [Read more...] about Review: Mota Glass’ Sugar Skull Beaker Bong
Social Equity
Recent Study Shows More Support is Needed for Women and Minorities in Cannabis
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, the number of people entering is steadily increasing. In fact, according to The Motley Fool, from 2018 to 2021 there was a 21% employment growth rate in the cannabis industry. As cannabis transforms into a billion-dollar industry, many new entrepreneurs are eager to take part in this expanding market. However, … [Read more...] about Recent Study Shows More Support is Needed for Women and Minorities in Cannabis
How the National Hispanic Cannabis Council Will Change Cannabis.
Afternoon in an agave plantation at Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Photo credit: twenty20photos. The U.S. Hispanic community and cannabis have had a long and complicated history. Between 1963 and 1984, American scholars came up with the “Mexican hypothesis,” which helped fuel early racist cannabis laws. More specifically, according to the Social History of Alcohol and … [Read more...] about How the National Hispanic Cannabis Council Will Change Cannabis.
Christina Wong Tells Stories Through Cannabis-Infused Baking
Christina Wong shares a moment of laughter with her chicken. Photo Courtesy of Baking with Chickens. Christina Wong is a Jane of all trades. As a doting culinary cannabis specialist, Wong transforms her ideas into delicious and edible delicacies. She is the star of Baking with Chickens, a platform dedicated to baking, raising chickens, and culinary cannabis. Most … [Read more...] about Christina Wong Tells Stories Through Cannabis-Infused Baking
Meet BALCA: The Bay Area Latino Cannabis Alliance
BALCA's logo. Photo credit: balca.live. One of the biggest issues with the rapidly-growing cannabis industry is diversity. Back in 2017, a Marijuana Business Daily poll reported that 81% of all cannabis business owners are white. Additionally, Hispanics/Latinos made up 5.7%, African-Americans 4.7%, and Asians 2.4% of ownership rates. As a result, one group, the Bay … [Read more...] about Meet BALCA: The Bay Area Latino Cannabis Alliance