By Rita Thompson The medical cannabis company co-founded by actor and author, Whoopi Goldberg, is going up in smoke. Whoopi and Maya stepped into the industry four years ago. Their goal–to provide medical cannabis to women suffering from menstrual pain. The company took a stand against professionals who coil at the mention of menstruation and androcentric leaders who … [Read more...] about Whoopi Goldberg’s Cannabis Company Shuts Down: “I am Very Proud of What we Have Accomplished”
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The CROWN Act: A Much Needed Stand Against Hairstyle Discrimination
By Rita Thompson From the Hindu God Shiva to Bob Marley, we’ve seen dreadlocks worn by nearly every culture in the world. Nonetheless, with recent news stories recounting discrimination of students and employees with the age-old hairstyle, the Emerald decided it's high time for a crash course on dreadlocks and the bill that is working to fight this bigotry. History … [Read more...] about The CROWN Act: A Much Needed Stand Against Hairstyle Discrimination
Michigan Resident Faces Prison for Medical Cannabis Sales: “Federal Law Has Not Changed,” says Judge
By: Rita Thompson Danny Trevino, a resident of Lansing, Michigan, and owner of multiple medical cannabis shops around the state, has just been sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison. Legal, With Exceptions Under Michigan state laws, medical cannabis has been legal since 2008. State voters also approved recreational cannabis use in 2018 with the passage of the … [Read more...] about Michigan Resident Faces Prison for Medical Cannabis Sales: “Federal Law Has Not Changed,” says Judge
CQ Old Fashioned Lemonade Will Send You to the Moon
By Samantha Wahl E.T: Excessive THC I was warned. By multiple sources. Starting with the retailer at the dispensary, who's near direct quote titles this article. It was my first time ever enjoying legal cannabis, and my first time ever at a dispensary. I had big plans. 'I’m gonna clean this place out,' I vowed, 'starting with their entire edible inventory.' The stoney … [Read more...] about CQ Old Fashioned Lemonade Will Send You to the Moon
Girls Growin’ Wild #2: Karen Gatson
Welcome to the Girls Growin’ Wild podcast, the show that talks about what it is like to be a womxn on the hill, and everything cultivation. This episode hosts Dr. Karen Gatson of Diamond Shine/LNK. Shine discusses hemp cultivation, the healing components of CBD, and the ins and outs of running a retail cannabis shop. Listen … [Read more...] about Girls Growin’ Wild #2: Karen Gatson
