The growing cannabis legalization movement in the United States is enabling Black entrepreneurs to establish businesses in an industry where they were previously underrepresented. These dispensaries, led by legacy operators and social equity pioneers, are transforming ownership and reinvesting resources into their communities. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/6-black-owned-dispensaries-leading
Category Archives: African American
Historic Black-Owned Dispensary Could Be Without a Home Soon
Simply Pure, one of Denver’s most historic cannabis dispensaries, could be without a home at the end of the month, but the owner says she’s doing her best to keep the store open. Wanda James and her husband, Scott Durrah, became Colorado’s first Black dispensary owners in 2009 with Apothecary of Colorado, their medical marijuana store in …
Continue reading “Historic Black-Owned Dispensary Could Be Without a Home Soon”
10 Black-owned cannabis businesses to support in 2026
Here are 10 Black-owned cannabis brands and dispensaries, along with their flagship products and strains that you should try. These operators are holding it down from New York to California, Oregon to Maryland. They’re not just growing premium flower and crafting top-shelf products—they’re building legacies, changing laws, and proving that real ones deserve their seat …
Continue reading “10 Black-owned cannabis businesses to support in 2026”
11 Black Female-Owned Self-Care Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now
Black History Month is a time for everyone to learn and celebrate the Black community in an uplifting way. The month of February is dedicated to remembering the past while also looking towards the future. It’s important to acknowledge the rich history and the promising future of Black individuals across the country. According to the Association for the …
Continue reading “11 Black Female-Owned Self-Care Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now”
5 Black-Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle …
Continue reading “5 Black-Owned Retailers You Need to Know About”
5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle …
Continue reading “5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About”
Black Girl Magic Aims High
Josephine & Billie’s is the first dispensary in South Los Angeles focused on being made-for-and-run by women of color. The store is named in honor of entertainment legends Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday, two outspoken Black cannabis enthusiasts in the early 20th century. Baker and Holiday were ostracized for their use of cannabis and became …
The cannabis industry is booming, but for many Black Americans the price of entry is steep
Cannabis is booming. US sales topped $18bn last year and the industry currently accounts for 321,000 full-time jobs across 37 states. Cannabis is also creating jobs faster than any other industry in the US. But for many Black Americans – who are close to four times as likely to be arrested for cannabis charges as white people …
Former NBA player had surprising inspiration for his cannabis company
Former NBA player Al Harrington started a cannabis company after marijuana helped his grandma’s glaucoma. He hopes to use his company, named Viola in honor of his grandma, to empower Black entrepreneurs. https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/08/21/nba-player-al-harrington-cannabis-business-ndwknd-vpx.cnn
Black Entrepreneurs in Cannabis Industry Push for a Piece of the Profits
Black people comprise only a small percentage of those profiting from the burgeoning legalized pot market, according to state data. Public initiatives and private funds, like one started by Jay-Z, aim to boost minority participation. https://www.wsj.com/video/series/in-depth-features/black-entrepreneurs-in-cannabis-industry-push-for-a-piece-of-the-profits/D36458C9-EF9B-43E7-8441-52175B2DE271
