A conversation on what it means to be LGBTQ+ in the cannabis industry
The LGBTQ+ and cannabis communities are inextricably linked thanks to the HIV/Aids activists who worked to pass Proposition 215, the 1996 law that legalized medical cannabis in California. As we enter Pride season, you’ll probably see some brands “rainbow-washing,” or putting on a colorful but performative show of solidarity that oftentimes does not directly benefit the LGBTQ+ community at all. Once considered an exclusive boys’ club, the cannabis industry continues to evolve into a more diverse and inclusive space, but there is still work to be done. […]
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