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NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities

NORML

In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape.

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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. One aspect of indigenous culture that has gained attention in recent years is the historical use of cannabis.

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S

Cannabis Law Report

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.

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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection

Peninsula Alternative Health

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes.

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Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture

Leafly

For more than a century, Harlem has helped define New York City’s world famous cannabis scene. From 1920s Jazz pioneers to the legal legends of today, Leafly honors the neighborhood’s deeply rooted influence on pot culture. The post Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly.

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DEA’s Post on the Start of Black History Month

Canna Law Blog

As America celebrates and commemorates Black History Month, it’s important to remember exactly how Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in our country. The post DEA’s Post on the Start of Black History Month appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP.

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A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada

Leafly

Check out the history and complicated legacy of prohibition in Canada. The post A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Canada had its own War on Drugs style era that still effects the industry today.

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