Black athletes, including Naomi Osaka (pictured above at the Australian Open in Melbourne) face discrimination in sports. Photo retrieved from Reuters, taken by Loren Elliott. While sports can be a unifying force for many people, they can be a traumatizing experience for others. Over the years, micro-aggressions in sports have become more noticeable against members of … [Read more...] about Covert Bias and Discrimination: Micro-aggressions in Sports
Social Equity
The Integration of Native American Tribes Into the Cannabis Industry
The American Family of Governments. Sourced from NCIA. The cannabis industry presents a unique economic opportunity to all varieties of people. However, to gain access to it, certain groups like Native American Tribes must overcome formidable obstacles. According to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), there are “574 federally recognized Indian Nations [...] … [Read more...] about The Integration of Native American Tribes Into the Cannabis Industry
Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset Star Co-Launches CBD Company, Au Santè
Mike Shouhed is the Bravo TV star who's one of the latest celebrities to get into the CBD Business. Photo credit: Picuki. Pure, Premium and Effective is the message that Au Santè, a Beverly Hills-based CBD company has been echoing since its launch in 2019. Derived from the minds of Mike Shouhed and Ted Dhanik, this company providing their full-spectrum CBD-infused products … [Read more...] about Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset Star Co-Launches CBD Company, Au Santè
Humboldt County Reconciles War on Drugs with Local Equity Program
Project Trellis's three tiers. Photo credit: GoHumCo.com. In a twist of fate that would make Nancy Reagan roll in her grave, Humboldt County is giving back to cannabis cultivators once persecuted for their craft with the Project Trellis’ Local Equity Program (LEP). The LEP is one of three facets of Project Trellis. The project also includes micro-grant and marketing … [Read more...] about Humboldt County Reconciles War on Drugs with Local Equity Program
Planting Justice: Helping End the Cycle of Incarceration Through Agriculture
Pictured above: Diane Williams, coordinator of Planting Justice's volunteer and Holistic Re-Entry Program. Photo credit: Planting Justice. America comprises 4% of the total world population. Yet the U.S. has more than 20% of the world's total incarcerated population, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. That means that American incarcerates one out of every five … [Read more...] about Planting Justice: Helping End the Cycle of Incarceration Through Agriculture
