Written by Rita Thompson “No justice, no peace.” These are the words heard by protestors all over the world, demanding justice for the 200+ Black lives lost every year to police brutality, according to the research organization, Mapping Police Violence. But what happens when coverage changes the narrative? What happens when the media turns their attention … [Read more...] about We Will Persist: What the Media Is Leaving out of Protest Coverage
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Owner of Looted Dispensary Backs Protestors, “We can Rebuild our Store, but you Cannot Bring Someone Back to Life”
Written by Rita Thompson George Floyd, an innocent Black man, was murdered on May 25th, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minn. by former police officer, Derek Chauvin. This is not an isolated situation. In 2019, there were only 27 days that the police did not kill someone, according to Mapping Police Violence. Ninety-nine percent of these killings (from 2013-2017) have … [Read more...] about Owner of Looted Dispensary Backs Protestors, “We can Rebuild our Store, but you Cannot Bring Someone Back to Life”
NYL #5: Lowell Cafe—Behind The Scenes
Once again, your favorite weed pals are in gorgeous Los Angeles, soaking up the sun, and in Guercio’s case—as much THC as possible. The squirrels got a one-on-one look behind the scenes at Lowell Cafe, and you will want to hear all about it. Speaking with cannabis advocate and executive Chef Andrea Drummer, her background in nonprofits and exceptional cooking skills honed at Le … [Read more...] about NYL #5: Lowell Cafe—Behind The Scenes
High Hipsters
360 Degrees of High! It’s just after 4:20 p.m. in Los Angeles on a rare, rainy Sunday afternoon. The High Hipsters are holding a sesh at their home, or as they call it, “The Dabbin’ Cabin.” Meet Alice and Clark, aka the High Hipsters. This dabbin’ duo create and broadcast videos on YouTube about hot pot products and classic cannabis culture. One of the things that … [Read more...] about High Hipsters
