Before there were licensed dispensaries in Washington State, there were unregulated MMJ dispensaries – many of which were owned by Black entrepreneurs. In 2014 when dispensary licenses were issued, those dispensaries were shut out. Aaron Barfield from Black Excellence in Cannabis joins to discuss his experience and how he’s fighting for equity in Washington State.
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OGs in Cannabis Reform: Paul Stanford
By: Tree Wr3x Summer 2024 has been a wild ride of a roller coaster adventure. I took a trip to Northern California and just about