In the third episode of Growing Up Cannabis, host Victoria Martinez discusses the Black Lives Matter Movement, social equity, and the fact that white men are profiting from the plant as Black men face prison time for cannabis charges. … [Read more...] about Growing Up Cannabis: Cannabis and BLM Movement
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The People Issue
Through these pages, follow the lives of four People who are using their platforms enduringly in "The People Issue," Fall quarter print magazine 2020. Cover story #1 is Laganja Estranja, who struts her mission on the scene with heels so tall her head would hit the clouds. Using her platform as a microphone for equality, this Drag Queen remains stoned on the throne as she … [Read more...] about The People Issue
Nupol Kiazolu
Photos by Tyla Barnes At 20 years old, Nupol Kiazolu has shut down highways and pageant stages, becoming a leader in what is now one of the largest civil rights movements in history. Nupol Kiazolu is the president of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, Miss Liberia USA, and is the founder and CEO of the national voting campaign, Vote 2000. In 2018, Hawk Newsome, the former … [Read more...] about Nupol Kiazolu
“It is Never OK to Commit a Crime in our Honor,” Said Nia Miranda, Woman who Filmed Viral Video
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, one woman in particular, Nia Miranda, made the spotlight when she confronted two women vandalizing a Starbucks in June of this year in Los Angeles. “It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor when we, the Black community, will be targeted for it,” Nia Miranda told Fox News. Miranda’s video went viral when it was … [Read more...] about “It is Never OK to Commit a Crime in our Honor,” Said Nia Miranda, Woman who Filmed Viral Video
Ladies of Paradise “BLM Blend” Supports Last Prisoner Project
Emerald sat down with Harlee Case and Jade Daniels, co-founders of Ladies of Paradise and Lady Jays, to discuss their recent endeavor with Indoor Orchards. That effort launches a special “BLM Blend” of joints to support Black and Brown communities, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Last Prisoner Project. The duo discuss their respective relationships with … [Read more...] about Ladies of Paradise “BLM Blend” Supports Last Prisoner Project
