As legalization of weed grows in popularity, it’s time to ask: What does an equitable cannabis industry actually look like? In this episode, we talk with Marijuana Justice advocate, Chelsea Higgs Wise. We cover everything from the work we can do in advance of legalization to address the massive disparities that exist to a blueprint that would prioritize and lift communities historically harmed by America’s war on drugs. 

For more information and education on some of what we spoke about and more consider checking out the following links:

https://www.marijuanajustice.org/

https://www.instagram.com/thcjusticenow/

https://1619books.com/ (1619 Project)

http://mariamekaba.com/

https://www.aclu.org/report/tale-two-countries-racially-targeted-arrests-era-marijuana-reform

https://www.supernovawomen.com/news/social-equity-impact-report-2022

And please check out Chelsea’s own podcast: https://www.racecapitol.com/