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
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Emerald Aims to Uplift LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Emerald Media Group 707-840-5508 Info@TheEmeraldMagazine.com Emerald Aims to Uplift LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Businesses The LGBTQIA+ Community Has Been at the Forefront of Cannabis Legalization In an effort to raise awareness and spotlight communities most affected by the War on Drugs—Emerald is expanding its Conscious Consumption series to … [Read more...] about Emerald Aims to Uplift LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Businesses
AN EQUITABLE INDUSTRY
Currently, America finds herself in a space of revolution. In terms of the cannabis industry, five more states legalized the plant to some degree during the 2020 election. Mississippi, for example, became the 34th state in the country (and the second in the South) to legalize medicinal cannabis. Founder and president of the Alliance for Sensible Markets, Adam Smith says that … [Read more...] about AN EQUITABLE INDUSTRY
Humble Bloom – Turning Purchases into Purpose
Humble Bloom Advocates for Equality in Cannabis Utilizing their platform for the benefit of others, Humble Bloom’s founders Solonje Burnett and Danniel Swatosh have the meritorious goal of bringing equity to the cannabis community with the re-launch of their website and new conscious storefront. Humble Bloom, self-described in their press release as “a … [Read more...] about Humble Bloom – Turning Purchases into Purpose
Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program
According to a 2017 survey by Marijuana Moment, just 19% of those who launched a cannabis business and/or have an ownership stake in a cannabis company are racial minorities.The need for social equity within the cannabis industry is pressing. Hard. And while many states have been pushing to increase their programs to right some of the wrongs done by the War on … [Read more...] about Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program
