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.

From Seeds to Social Spaces: Washington Legislators Chart the Next Chapter of Cannabis Reform
Washington State lawmakers spent significant time on cannabis legislation in the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee meeting on Friday, February 21, spotlighting three key