Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2024
Published on October 13, 2024 By Marijuana Moment “By standing up, getting involved and pushing for change, we can claim our rightful place in an industry that can offer economic empowerment, healing and growth for the Latino community.” By Jason Ortiz and Jessica F. Gonzalez Cannabis policy rarely makes it on the list of the issues highlighted during Hispanic Heritage Month, …
Started July 30, 2024 Why this petition matters Started by Minority Cannabis Business Association MCBA Dear Mr. Zuckerberg We, the undersigned, are writing to seek clarity and immediate action on Meta’s shadow ban practices. Every day, small businesses strive to grow their reach and visibility, and the practice of banning legitimate business accounts is unjust. We represent a coalition of …
There’s a meme of a little boy on the floor of a kitchen eating snacks with headphones on while watching an iPad that is on the carpet of the living room. The caption reads: “Food isn’t allowed in the living room…Tablet isn’t allowed in the kitchen. They beat the system. I quit” What does this have to do with anything? …
MCBA Welcomes the Reintroduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act with Optimism for Meaningful Reform For Immediate Release: Wednesday May 1, 2024 Contact: Tahir Johnson at tahir@minoritycannabis.org Contact: Frederika Easley at frederika@minoritycannabis.org Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), alongside Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act …
Following the recent announcement from the DEA, MCBA put out the following statement: For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Contact: Tahir Johnson at tahir@minoritycannabis.org Contact: Frederika Easley at frederika@minoritycannabis.org Minority Cannabis Business Association Commends DEA’s Move to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III In response to the reported rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the …
This blog was originally posted to Honeysuckle Magazine‘s website: The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is one of the first organizations created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity. The MCBA’s mission is to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the War on Drugs. Over the last few months, …