Social Equity

NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts

New York advocates rallied on Juneteenth Eve after it was discovered Governor Hochul moved forward with a plan to fund…

5 months ago

Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype

Many say that the law doesn’t do enough to support social equity applicants, and as a result many of them…

5 months ago

Brooklyn Dispensary, Notorious B.I.G. Mural Causes Stir

The Emerald Dispensary in Brooklyn was forced to paint over a mural due to New York’s ad and signage restrictions.

9 months ago

Cannabis Social Equity: Struggles, Success

Movers and shakers in the social equity scene extrapolate on overcoming challenges and exciting new programs.

9 months ago

Cultivating Community

Gorilla Rx fights for social equity and now stands as a hub for cannabis culture in Los Angeles.

10 months ago

New Study Reviews Inequity in Cannabis Research, Recommends How To Move Forward

Improving equity in cannabis research requires understanding the historical effects of the War on Drugs and current trends in legislation.

11 months ago

New Jersey Launches Second Phase of Cannabis Seed Equity Grant Program

$8 million has been earmarked for social equity cannabis business applicants.

11 months ago

Diversity in the Cannabis C-Suite Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Study Finds

Many female and POC executives left the cannabis industry during lockdown. Why did they go, and what made them come…

1 year ago

New York Judge Pauses Cannabis Dispensary Licensing

A New York judge this week issued a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit challenging the state’s marijuana retailer licensing…

1 year ago