What is MCBA?

Founded in 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the largest national trade association dedicated to serving the needs of minority cannabis businesses and our communities. MCBA represents minority and allied cannabis businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and supporters who share a vision of an equitable, just, and responsible cannabis industry. Our mission is carried out by a 15-member Board of Directors comprised of diverse industry veterans, medical and legal professionals, advocates, and community leaders.

What is MCBA?

Founded in 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the largest national trade association dedicated to serving the needs of minority cannabis businesses and our communities. MCBA represents minority and allied cannabis businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and supporters who share a vision of an equitable, just, and responsible cannabis industry. Our mission is carried out by a 15-member Board of Directors comprised of diverse industry veterans, medical and legal professionals, advocates, and community leaders.
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MCBA believes we can offer tangible value to company members and individuals alike through targeted networking, education and discounts.

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MCBA believes we can offer tangible value to company members and individuals alike through targeted networking, education and discounts.
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MCBA Membership

Providing our members with information, education, and connections to other cannabis professionals and financial resources is a core component of fulfilling our mission. MCBA believes that all of our members – individual and company alike – should net tangible value from their membership.

Member of the Month

MCBA is proud to feature our member of the month.

We're grateful for Tahir Johnson's impactful tenure as President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. 

As he steps down, we celebrate his achievements and the progress we've made together in advancing equity in the cannabis industry.
 
 
We're excited to announce that our current Vice President, Frederika Easley, will be stepping into the role of President.
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Frederika McClary Easley

Her dedication and vision will undoubtedly continue to drive our mission forward. 
Join us in thanking Tahir Johnson  for his service and welcoming Frederika M. Easley to her new role.
 Together, we'll keep pushing for a more inclusive and equitable cannabis industry.

Read Tahir’s full message by clicking logo below

“TOGETHER, WE ARE MORE POWERFUL. TOGETHER, WE WILL CREATE NOT ANOTHER INDUSTRY BUT A BETTER INDUSTRY.”

“TOGETHER, WE ARE MORE POWERFUL. TOGETHER, WE WILL CREATE NOT ANOTHER INDUSTRY BUT A BETTER INDUSTRY.”

-Jesse Horton, MCBA Co-Founder

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Our Focus Areas

The quality of being fair and impartial, equity of treatment.

Our Focus Areas

The quality of being fair and impartial, equity of treatment.
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Equitable Industry

Ensure the inclusion and success of minorities in the cannabis industry through equitable policy and equitable access to opportunities and resources.
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Equitable COMMUNITIES

Empower and support the communities most impacted by cannabis prohibition by promoting meaningful community reinvestment and corporate responsibility initiatives.
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Equitable ACCESS

Drive policy and education initiatives to increase access to safe and effective medicine and ensure the health and wellbeing of minority communities.
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Equitable JUSTICE

Promote policies that reduce arrests and imprisonment for non-violent cannabis offenses and restore basic rights of citizenship to individuals with non-violent cannabis offenses.

Recent News

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MCBA Press

Aquí y Allá: Five Things Latinos Should Know About Cannabis During Hispanic Heritage Month (Op-Ed)

October 23, 2024

End Meta’s Discriminatory Shadow Ban Practices for Cannabis Businesses

August 8, 2024

Are We Aiming to Free the Plant or Not?!

June 4, 2024
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