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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Easy, Vegan Jerk Veggies
By @nakedsoulcooking This vegan, Caribbean-inspired dish features jerk veggies and Jamaican style rice. It's easy to make, and packed with flavor. Watch our DIY recipe video to learn how to make this healthy weeknight meal. … [Read more...] about Easy, Vegan Jerk Veggies
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
The Digital Dime: 1/31/2020
By Samantha Wahl Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. The Golden State of Psychedelics California pioneered the movement of normalizing psychedelics when Oakland … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 1/31/2020
