By: Rita Thompson It’s Oscar Sunday—and with the contents of this year's swag bags, don’t be surprised if the nominees are looking particularly euphoric! Every year, the independent marketing company, Distinctive Assets provides Oscar nominees with luxurious, over the top goodie bags. Known as the “Everyone Wins” swag-bags, every nominee in the top five categories: best … [Read more...] about A High-End Event: 2020 Oscar Swag Bags To Include Vape Pens and $10k Edible Tasting
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Whoopi Goldberg’s Cannabis Company Shuts Down: “I am Very Proud of What we Have Accomplished”
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”
Berkeley Officials on Track to Build Safe, Legal Consumption Lounges
Last week, the Berkeley, CA city council unanimously approved a proposal to allow consumption lounges at retail storefronts. The decision permits users to vape, or consume cannabis products at licensed dispensaries. Those storefronts, however, must have ventilation systems, “capable of removing all detectable odors, smoke, and byproducts of consumption,” … [Read more...] about Berkeley Officials on Track to Build Safe, Legal Consumption Lounges
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
