Photo Credit: Zachary Caraway Frederika McClary Easley, president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), brings over 15 years of experience in organized labor to her role. Known for analyzing policy through an equity lens, Easley leads stakeholder engagement initiatives, making her a key figure in advocacy for health and wellness equity. She is guiding the organization through a dynamic …
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Among these critics are opponents of the War on Drugs and mass incarceration, which President Biden played a personal role in architecting throughout his political career. Jason Ortiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project, joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Hunter Biden’s pardon …
PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 3, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT media@drugpolicy.org New York, N.Y. — A group of 18 organizations including New York civil rights organizations, small business supporters, cannabis social equity leaders, and drug research advocates today sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochulexpressing serious concerns about the administration’s pivot away from the equity commitments outlined in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation …
In our latest conversation, seasoned cannabis traveler and prolific writer Veronica Castillo shared her remarkable journey in the world of cannabis journalism. With over 200 published articles to her name, Veronica has illuminated the heart and soul of #cannabis farms, businesses, events, and communities across the Emerald Triangle, the Midwest, the Eastern and Southern U.S., and the Caribbean. Her work …
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? …
Social media is an amazing space to connect, learn from, and advise on; however, even with all of its fancy tech and massive impact, it hasn’t found its way to beating in person human connection. People sign a lot of electronic documents, but leading up to that, it’s likely that humans connected/ met up to discuss. And while the pandemic …
October 24, 2023 Dan Ulloa The Minority Cannabis Business Association(MCBA) held a social equity workshop at Hudson County Community College (HCC) last Friday on New Jersey adult-use cannabis licenses. It was part of their Equity Workshop Tour (EWT) in 10 cities across the United States. The MCBA tour aims to support Social Equityapplicants and operators in the cannabis industry. They …