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Allen Russell, life sentence for marijuana possession has been upheld in Mississippi
Life Sentence Upheld For Black Man's Weed Conviction

In a sign that the failed war on drugs is still going strong, Russell Allen, a Black man serving life…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.14.21
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White House Staffers Fired Over Past Marijuana Use

Joe Biden once said he thought marijuana was a "gateway drug," and while he's reversed his thinking, the recent firings…
by Charise Frazier
03.19.21
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New Jersey Becomes 1st Mid-Atlantic State Legalizing Weed

Moving quickly on recently passed legislation, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed bills legalizing and regulating the sale of marijuana…
by Anoa Changa
02.25.21
Inside A Curaleaf Store As Pot Firm Makes Trading Debut
Cannabis Equity: Expanding Legal Marijuana Opportunities

As the cannabis industry continues to grow into a viable business model, many obstacles exist for Black and brown communities.…
by Anoa Changa
02.19.21
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House Moves To Decriminalize Marijuana

The MORE Act passed in the House on Friday, the first of many steps to reverse and rectify the extensive…
by Charise Frazier
12.07.20
Across The U.S. Voters Flock To The Polls On Election Day
Weed, Voting Rights Are The 'Other' Election Winners

Civil rights advocates were delivered good news from final results in certain statewide elections that have provided somewhat of a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.06.20
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Man Imprisoned Over $30 Marijuana Sale Is Released

Derek Harris is freed after a former life sentence.
by Royce Dunmore
08.21.20
Jason Mitchell mugshot in Mississippi
Jason Mitchell's Arrest Will Be 'Resolved Shortly': Rep

The actor was booked on felony charges after being stopped by the police.
by Royce Dunmore
04.24.20
Lori Lightfoot Is Sworn In As Chicago's First Female African American Mayor
Chicago Mayor Plans To Diversify White Weed Industry

After pressure from city council members she explains her idea.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Barnard Victim Is Criminalized In Death Just Like Botham Jean Was By Dallas Police
Barnard Victim Criminalized In Death Like Botham Jean

Official claims she was involved in a drug dealing the day of her murder.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
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Twitter Slams Photo Of White Weed Entrepreneurs

There was barely any melanin in sight.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
First Day Cannabis Legal in California on New Year's Day
Black Women Working To End Weed's Racial Stigma

One important yet unsung aspect of the legal cannabis industry is changing the conversation around how Black people are viewed…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
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Black Women, The Marijuana Industry, Advocacy And Activism

While the legal marijuana industry is a game changer for entrepreneurs, it can also lead to advocacy and activism. That…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
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Breaking Barriers For Black Women Working In Weed

The budding legal marijuana business is in many ways a unique industry. But in more ways, it’s largely the same…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
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Celebrate 420 With Black Power

Plus, Black-owned cannabis businesses you can chose from.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Stephen Jackson Apologizes To Darryl Strawberry

The ex-NBA player clowned the former drug abuser.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Funeral Held For Botham Shem Jean, Who Was Killed By Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger When She Entered Wrong Apartment
The Botham Jean Narrative

What we are not going to allow is for this country to continue to put Botham Jean on trial for…
by David Dennis, Jr.
10.13.19
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Permit Patty Is Now Jobless Patty

It has been a hard fall from ganja grace.
by NewsOne Staff
06.27.18
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Politician Says Jamaicans Are Lazy Because Of Marijuana

A Nova Scotia politician showed her true colors.
by NewsOne Staff
04.20.18
Restaurant Chains Applebee's And IHOP To Close Over 100 Stores
IHOP Accused Of Not Serving Customers Who Smell…

A sign at a St. Louis IHOP went viral.
by NewsOne Staff
03.07.18
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