A Leafly investigation reveals causes of low Black ownership rates and highlights solutions to the industry’s biggest challenge.
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New York weed legalization attempts to end chronic racial disparities
The legalization of weed in New York is a big deal, but so are the social equity goals of the legislation the state put in place.
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Black residents made up 97% of marijuana arrests in New York state capital
WTF, Albany? In the past year, police made 134 cannabis arrests. Only four were white people.
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California cannabis arrests down 27%, but racial disparities increase
California cops recorded the fewest cannabis arrests since 1954, but racial disparities actually grew worse.
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Can you love cannabis and support the police?
Police don’t merely enforce unjust laws. They help create them, protect them, and profit from them.
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This is America: Super Bowl champ arrested for enjoying ‘essential’ product
The COVID-19 pandemic is revealing marijuana prohibition for what it is: A prison trap set for people of color.
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