The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first 501(c)(6) not for profit business league created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity. Our mission is to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses and their patients & consumers, by designing policy considerations, social programming and outreach initiatives to achieve equity for the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
A nationwide network of cannabis business owners within a variety of disciplines, including ancillary businesses
For creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policies
Increased cannabis industry growth by ensuring patient and consumer access to the most people
As a voice for the minority population with programs that foster opportunity, education, and equality
Increase the number and success of minority business owners and career professionals by assuring equal access to industry opportunity and promoting positive practices
Assist in reducing the number of people imprisoned with non-violent cannabis offenses and ensure people with non-violent cannabis offenses have fair access to the cannabis industry
Increase knowledge in minority communities on how cannabis can be an effective medicine and safe consumer good
For Immediate Release MCBA Engages in Case Study to Rate Efficacy of Los Angeles’ Social Equity Program Denver, Colorado is Next as it Begins Social Equity Conversations Los Angeles, March 26th – Today, members of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) announced plans to take score of social equity policies implemented by the city of…
The Minority Cannabis Business Association has elected its Board of Directors to serve the 2017-2018 term. This year’s group consists of a stellar group of business owners, policy makers and accomplished activists. Each member represents a diverse background of professions, perspectives and cultures of the growing cannabis market. The list of MCBA Board Members is…
We believe that, at its core, cannabis is a medicinal plant that heals. We also believe that the cannabis industry has an obligation to play a leading role in healing the communities devastated by cannabis prohibition. Our bill recognizes the scope of impact of the war on drugs and creates a pathway for economic empowerment and community reinvestment equal in scope to the impact felt. It outlines a framework for regulating the cannabis industry and lists clear guidelines and the institutional participation needed to ensure cannabis revenue reaches those who need it most.
