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‘Joint’ Venture: Ben From Ben & Jerry’s Starts Pot Nonprofit

One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to marijuana with a social mission. One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to ‘blunts,’ promising a line of marijuana products with a social mission. Ben C…

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Arrests for weed in Minnesota show glaring disparities among demographics, here’s the data

Black Minnesotans are more than four times more likely to get arrested for marijuana according to the latest data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
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How the Hood Incubator advances change in the cannabis industry

The Hood Incubator advocates for Black and brown cannabis hopefuls ready to take on the industry with the right support and resources.
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Exit-Now offers cannabis scholarship and expungement resources in Saint Louis, MO

Missouri cannabis non-profit Exit-Now extends scholarship and expungement opportunities to the Saint Louis community and beyond.
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Shaleen Title speaks on confidence, the drug policy movement, and her journey in the cannabis industry

Shaleen Title’s drug policy activism and dedication to cannabis justice grew from the student level to the state level to the national stage.
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Supernova Women fight for equity-focused cannabis businesses in Oakland

Supernova Women are warriors for equity and justice, and they are ready to help small cannabis businesses in Oakland recover.
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