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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

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The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Teen pot use hasn’t risen amid legalization, researchers conclude

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That’s what the data shows from around the country.’. Building on a prior study that analyzed YRBS data from 1993-2017, this updated effort offers an expanded view on the subject by adding in results from 2018 and 2019 as well. A slide from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s compliance program. WSLCB, 2021).

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Fortune: Black cannabis entrepreneurs account for less than 2% of the nation’s marijuana businesses

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Even with diversity efforts, in 2020, only 11 total licenses had been granted to the 143 participants of the Massachusetts social equity program and the 122 certified economic empowerment applicants, as reported by WGBH News. So the question is: Why don’t more Black entrepreneurs have licenses or cannabis businesses?

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High Tide Makes The Globe and Mail’s Third-Annual Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies With 733% Growth Over Three Years

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It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. The full list of 2021 winners, and accompanying editorial coverage, is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine—available tomorrow—and online immediately. “As About High Tide Inc. TSX: ACB) (Nasdaq: ACB).

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Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary Publications Launch “Best Cannabis Companies To Work For—2020”

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This survey and awards program will identify and recognize the best employers in cannabis cultivation and dispensary markets. Be legally licensed to cultivate or sell cannabis for medical and/or adult-use under a state regulatory framework (or federal program if in Canada). Full Press Release. The registration deadline is Sept.

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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

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After months of development, my partner and I built and successfully launched the beta for our cannabis data-analytics software, Jade Insights. It’s a software platform that helps cannabis businesses augment their process by providing insights for data-backed decision-making. Policy Associate, Drug Policy Alliance , Washington, D.C.

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What is weed’s new CRC tech, and can it hurt you?

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Safety data is limited, and testing for CRC contamination is missing—even in legalization states. States with legal cannabis programs generally don’t require disclosure of CRC tech use. The research and safety data on CRC tech products certainly remains thin. What is CRC tech? via Alibaba). How safe is CRC hash?

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