Marijuana companies face mounting pressure from advocates, consumers and regulators to address the lack of diversity within the cannabis industry.
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Uproar over ex-NBA star Kemp’s marijuana shop ownership highlights industry’s diversity woes
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp is not the first black owner of a Seattle recreational marijuana dispensary as has been reported, but he is being added to the ownership and will be a small percentage owner when the paperwork is processed, according to state…
Advice for cannabis executives who want to address social justice
The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)’s new report about the responsible regulation of cannabis shines a light on why companies should address broader issues such as social justice and sustainability. The IDPC document lists 20 principl…
Study highlights lack of diversity in Canada’s legal cannabis industry
Leadership positions in Canada’s regulated marijuana sector continue to be held predominantly by white males, according to a statistical analysis released this week. The new analysis from the University of Toronto’s Centre on Drug Policy E…