Tag: medical cannabis

  • Black Cannabis Week 2026: Seeds of Advocacy, Community, and a Warm Embrace

    Black Cannabis Week 2026: Seeds of Advocacy, Community, and a Warm Embrace

    I came to Black Cannabis Week ready to learn and left with seeds of advocacy, community, history, wellness, and possibility. From policy conversations and Black entrepreneurship to comedy, art, medical cannabis, and unexpected warm embraces, here’s what I learned when I stepped into the rooms where it happened. 🌱

  • Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate

    Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate

    The author reflects on their healing journey from trauma, recognizing their strength as an outspoken advocate. Initially shy, they challenged societal stigmas, particularly around menstruation and sexual assault, transforming their pain into empowerment. Embracing their identity as a Black American Muslimah, they now passionately advocate for others, promoting awareness and acceptance around various issues, including…