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Despite broadly stated support for addressing the harms of cannabis prohibition and creating diversity in the cannabis industry, the barriers to entry for minority operators have continued to stifle progress to advance social equity efforts. As we look to fulfill the promises made through “Social Equity 2.0”- a reconciliation of social equity commitments with social equity policy- we must first …
Our team at MCBA is expanding and we’re thrilled to welcome Precious Osagie-Erese as our new communications manager! Precious comes from a merged background of journalism, political communications and cannabis entrepreneurship. We’re beginning to take a more strategic path in alerting our members, advocates, lawmakers and industry stakeholders on the work that MCBA is doing to ensure equity remains at …
Last year, Virginia legalized cannabis with comprehensive equity provisions. This year, the new Republican-led government seeks to reverse equity provisions starting with SB107 that would eliminate the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund and steer 30% of the tax revenue to the general fund. The Fund would have: Supported persons, families, and communities historically and disproportionately targeted and affected by drug enforcement; …
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 …
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 …
The Minority Cannabis Business Association Calls for an End to Funding Portland Police with Cannabis Revenue Primary Press Contact: Dr Rachel Knox 503 936 8801, rachel@doctorsknox.com Secondary Press Contact: Jason Ortiz, President 860 639 8101, jason@minoritycannabis.org PORTLAND OREGON: The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), under the leadership and direction of Dr. Rachel Knox, calls on the city of Portland, OR …
MCBA Statement of Solidarity with Protesters Fighting to End Police Brutality The Minority Cannabis Business Association stands in solidarity with the movement to end the racist murders of black and brown people at the hands of the police. Many of our members have experienced direct negative and dangerous interactions with police, the criminal justice system, and the power structures that perpetuate …