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.JOIN TODAY
Tahir Johnson
Tahir Johnson is Founder and CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, one of the first Black-owned social-equity businesses awarded an adult-use cannabis license in New Jersey. He currently serves as President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and just celebrated the grand opening of Simply Pure Trenton. Congratulations Tahir!
Frederika McClary Easley
Frederika McClary Easley, newly elected Vice President of MCBA, Director of Strategic Initiatives at The People’s Ecosystem and Host of The People are Blunt podcast, is a powerhouse at creating and implementing strategy and providing a unique lens that brings an impactful perspective. She pulls from her vast experiences to bring knowledge and efforts that promote harm alleviation, community engagement and inclusivity. Fun fact: Frederica is a certified yogi. Recently Frederica announced that she is the new Executive Director of the Cannabis Impact Fund. Congratulations Frederica!
-Jesse Horton, MCBA Co-Founder
Equitable Industry
Ensure the inclusion and success of minorities in the cannabis industry through equitable policy and equitable access to opportunities and resources.
Equitable COMMUNITIES
Empower and support the communities most impacted by cannabis prohibition by promoting meaningful community reinvestment and corporate responsibility initiatives.
Equitable ACCESS
Drive policy and education initiatives to increase access to safe and effective medicine and ensure the health and wellbeing of minority communities.