![]() ![]() There are black scientists, extractors, cultivators, investors, business owners, distributors, farmers, and etc currently in the cannabis space and ready to takeover. ![]() When given a little bit we know how to stretch it, flip it, and take it so far. If you don’t know how to find these folks ask me Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) has a database full of incredibly sharp business minded people ready to cut deals. The equity and private investment companies should be scrambling to find us and invest their dollars with black entrepreneurs who are creating a space for themselves in the cannabis industry. Imagine if we were to write, produce, star, and direct our own cannabis empires. ![]() I begin thinking how can I help create a “Wakanda Effect” in cannabis.Why? Because we deserve it especially after surviving the “war on drugs” years when being black with an ounce of weed meant serving significant jail time.Why not reap some of the benefits of legalization? Yes black folks do consume pretty much at the same rate of other ethnicities however, our participation in and contribution to this growing industry is poor at best. Gradually, my activist brain kicks in imagining a vibrant cannabis industry full of black entrepreneurs and consumers co-existing, working together, growing businesses and making significant impact in this new “green rush” industry. I affectionately call this the “Wakanda Effect.” Bottom line our culture tends to support those who support us. Currently sitting at over $740 million dollars in 3 short weeks Black Panther is slaying the box office. ![]() Besides being a Wakanda lover I’m just proud to see a film with an all black cast become the third highest grossing film of all time. Yes, this is my third time but I just can’t get enough. One thing for sure after I finish my Saturday morning cleaning I’m taking some time out to go see Black Panther again. Its 2:30am and I’m still excited and can’t sleep thinking about the gala last night and the tasks I need to get done tomorrow. I’m sitting on a plane headed back home to Florida after attending the High Times Magazine HT 100 Awards held in Los Angeles CA. ![]()
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