The NAACP is asking state officials to fix an issue with the new cannabis commission. ... saying it leaves Black men out and violates law . Updated: Mar. 02, 2021, 11:57 p.m.

The black market in California also benefits from the restrictions on the licensed competitors, such as the fact that only about 40% of local jurisdictions in California permit cannabis stores.

Racism hurts Black and brown Kansans — and new medical cannabis plan leaves them out | Opinion By Ford Carr Special to The Kansas City Star February 29, 2024 5:02 AM ...

Pasco is now home to four legal pot shops. The newest is Lucky Leaf Co. and is licensed under a unique Washington program bringing diversity and equity to an industry that racked up $1.2 billion ...

Harris will "fight to ensure as the national cannabis industry takes shape, Black men – who have, for years, been over policed for marijuana use – are able to access wealth and jobs in this ...

The City Council Leaves Millions Set Aside for the Black Community ... The council voted to allocate $1.9 million annually from its 3% tax on cannabis sales and $1.5 million in one-time funds ...

Authorities seized undisclosed amounts of black market cannabis products from Binghamton and Ithaca shops, following similar raids in New York City. ... Black Leaf − 103 East State Street, Ithaca.

Images of marijuana leaves, the words “marijuana” and “cannabis” and green cross symbols have been outlawed on exterior signs of the city’s marijuana-related businesses.