What We Do

Our work supports equity in the cannabis industry through policy, empowerment, and connection.

What We Do

Our work supports equity in the cannabis industry through policy, empowerment, and connection.
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Policy

Policy

Building an equitable and responsible cannabis industry through sensible policy.

Building an equitable and responsible cannabis industry through sensible policy.

  • Work directly with local representatives to support fair implementation and enforcement of sensible cannabis policies

  • Provide resources for governments and citizens to design and advocate for better policies

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Policy

Policy

Building an equitable and responsible cannabis industry through sensible policy.

Building an equitable and responsible cannabis industry through sensible policy.

  • Work directly with local representatives to support fair implementation and enforcement of sensible cannabis policies

  • Provide resources for governments and citizens to design and advocate for better policies

LEARN MORE
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Empowerment

Empowerment

Education, resources, educational and economic opportunities for minority entrepreneurs and our communities.

Education, resources, educational and economic opportunities for minority entrepreneurs and our communities.

  • Webinars, bootcamps, and other in-person educational events

  • Online business and policy tools and resources

  • Cannabis conviction expungement clinics and resources

  • Community education on safe, effective, and responsible cannabis use

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Connection

Connection

Provide access to MCBA’s network to connect industry, activists, and our communities.

Provide access to MCBA’s network to connect industry, activists, and our communities.

  • Connect with MCBA’s network through events, business spotlights, and speaking opportunities

  • Connect with lawmakers and regulators through ongoing advocacy and engagement opportunities and events

  • Connect with consumers, patients, and cannabis business owners with shared values and objectives

“The Minority Cannabis Business Association is dedicated to ensuring that the cannabis industry is accessible, fair, and inclusive for all. We provide vital resources, advocate for equitable policies, and support minority entrepreneurs in their journey to success. Our commitment is to create a diverse and thriving cannabis community that reflects and serves all people especially those from communities of color who have been most impacted by the war on drugs .”

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-Tahir Jackson, MCBA Board President

We Want Change

MCBA created a Model Municipal Social Equity Ordinance and Model State Legislation that help guide Equity law and policy throughout the country. In additional to creating model policies, MCBA directly advises industry and lawmakers to help shape laws at all levels of government.
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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Facilitate the inclusion and success of minorities in the cannabis industry through equitable access to opportunities and resources.
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COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT

Economically promote and ensure the welfare of the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs through community reinvestment, corporate responsibility initiatives, and social programming.
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restorative justice

Reduce arrests and imprisonment for non-violent cannabis offenses and restore basic rights of citizenship to individuals with non-violent cannabis offenses.
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EDUCATION and RESEARCH

Build critical knowledge through research and education initiatives to increase awareness and steward safe access to cannabis products to protect the health and well-being of minority communities.

Recent News

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MCBA Press

MCBA recent blog posts can go here.

Aquí y Allá: Five Things Latinos Should Know About Cannabis During Hispanic Heritage Month (Op-Ed)

October 23, 2024

End Meta’s Discriminatory Shadow Ban Practices for Cannabis Businesses

August 8, 2024

Are We Aiming to Free the Plant or Not?!

June 4, 2024
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