Cannabis and social justice reform are at the core intertwined. The murder of George Floyd has started a national dialogue about racial injustice, which is a core concern of the cannabis community as well. These leading members of our community have been working tirelessly as advocates for many years, but have spoken passionately about recent events:

DeAngelo stated, “When a multiracial crowd takes to the streets to defend the community from out of control, militarized killer police they are declared domestic terrorists. Yet another reason I will never, ever trust the federal government of the United States.”

In a recent interview with MSNBC, Senator Booker stated, “Right now, the data that we see from employment information all the way to marijuana laws—where [there is] no difference between Blacks and Whites for using the drug, but there were more marijuana arrests in 2017 than all violent crime arrests combined, and Blacks were four times more likely to be arrested for it.”

Wiseman stated, “The tragic death of George Floyd sits heavy on the hearts of many. The intense pain and loss goes beyond saying every time you view the video. The Cannabis industry is the US #1 growing job sector. The industry’s foundation can be linked back to social injustice and social inequity towards people of color.

Stand now in solidarity with Black men and women who are more likely to be racially profiled…who are more likely to be incarcerated for cannabis…who are more likely to get passed over for a job in this industry…who are more likely to be killed by those who are supposed to protect us. This affects us all. Together we can be the change that makes a difference.”