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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 …
Minority Cannabis Business Association Calls on Biden Administration to Truly Decriminalize Cannabis by Descheduling Group says re-scheduling is simply a rebranding of prohibition, not the end of it. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 8/30/23 Contact: Kaliko Castille, Board President kaliko@minoritycannabis.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to reporting today that Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) is recommending that …
For Immediate Release: September 2, 2021 CONTACT: Amber Littlejohn, Executive Director – amber@minoritycannabis.org Kaliko Castille, President – kaliko@minoritycannabis.org MCBA Submits Comments to Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Comments lay out proposals for making sure that federal legalization prioritizes equitable justice, equitable communities, equitable access and equitable industry Washington, D.C. – Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) submitted …
Minority Cannabis Business Association Partners With Cannabis Conference and Hemp Grower Conference To Announce Inaugural ‘Diversity Scholarship’ From Cannabis Conference and Hemp Grower Conference’s Press Release: MAY 5, 2021 – LAS VEGAS – Cannabis Conference (produced by Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and Hemp Grower media brands) and Hemp Grower Conference (produced by Hemp Grower) announce today a …
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2021 CONTACT: Amber Littlejohn, Executive Director – amber@minoritycannabis.org Kaliko Castille, President – kaliko@minoritycannabis.org MINORITY CANNABIS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING NEW PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON D.C. — Last month members of the Board of Directors for Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), the largest trade association dedicated to …
For Immediate Release November 4, 2020 Contact: Amber Littlejohn, Executive Director Amber@minoritycannabis.org, 202 769 9970 Jason Ortiz, Board President Jason@minoritycannabis.org, 860 639 8101 Minority Cannabis Business Association Applauds House Leaders for Laying the Foundation for Equitable Cannabis Policy Today, the House of Representatives passed historic legislation that lays a foundation for equity and justice to serve as a …
The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) has appointed Amber Littlejohn as the organization’s Executive Director. Amber was hired to help lead the growth and expansion of MCBA and its policy and programming initiatives. Established in 2015, MCBA has quickly become a national leader in cannabis policy through its model policies and engagement and unwavering fight for equity at the local, …
WASHINGTON – Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) anuncia su primer evento de cannabis en español, la “Asamblea Internacional Cannábica”, que se celebrará digitalmente el 22 de septiembre de 2020. Es la primera de su tipo para una organización con sede en EE. UU. Esta conferencia reúne a una cohorte diversa de profesionales del cannabis, reguladores, activistas y líderes altamente calificados …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 13, 2020 Contact: Jason Ortiz, President – jason@minoritycannabis.org (860) 639-8101 Kaliko Castille, Vice-President – kaliko@minoritycannabis.org (503) 753-5836 The Minority Cannabis Business Association to host first spanish language digital event focused on Latin America and International Cannabis Commerce Asamblea Internacional Cannabica will focus on policy challenges and potential opportunities in Latin America WASHINGTON – In …