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Black-owned
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New Jersey Governor Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Facility
Prolific Growhouse founder David Nicolas recently escorted Gov. Phil Murphy on a tour of the facility.
June 6, 2024
First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens in Manhattan
Bliss + Lex is a Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in New York City, the first of its kind, its owners say.
March 21, 2024
Drink Your Weed
Inside Rose Mary Jane, Oakland’s first and only Black woman-owned social equity cannabis bar and lounge.
July 15, 2023
We’re Getting Equity Wrong
A journalist’s plea for entrepreneurs, brands, and regulators to look beyond retail licenses and nonprofit donations.
June 30, 2023
Higher Profile: Anthony Winston III, Engineer
Winston Engineering, Inc. is building the cannabis industry equitably.
February 1, 2023
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Acquires Assets To Launch Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company
Sean “Diddy” Combs will purchase assets in three states from Columbia Care and Cresco Labs, forming the country’s largest Black-owned cannabis company, according to a deal announced on Friday.
November 4, 2022
Only 4% of Cannabis Businesses in Washington State are Black-Owned
Washington State’s transition to adult-use cannabis failed to include Black and Brown business owners, but there’s hope that a task force will enact change.
October 27, 2022