This season, On Something explores the pursuit of social equity in the cannabis industry, and what it can teach us creating a fairer society.

But first of all, what does social equity even mean? University of Toronto Professor Awkwasi Owusu-Bempah is here to get us all on the same page, and remind us of the stakes. Activist Sonia Erika, who helped legalize in Massachusetts, shares her story of fighting for social equity in the first state to require it -- sort of.

Written and reported by Ann Marie Awad

Lead producer: Luis Antonio Perez

Editor: Dennis Funk

Music: Daniel Mescher, Brad Turner

Executive producers: Brad Turner, Kevin Dale

Additional producers: Jo Erickson, Rebekah Romberg

Illustrator: Jonell Joshua

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