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Can the cannabis industry send one of its own to Congress?

James, an entrepreneur, veteran and social justice advocate, is running for Congress with a clear mission: to bring…

News December 30
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How brands can achieve cultural competency and market to diverse communities

“Reading the room” is about understanding the histories, identities and experiences of the people you’re trying to reach.

News December 2
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Cannabis pioneer Wanda James challenges Colorado US Rep. Diana DeGette

Cannabis industry trailblazer Wanda James is making a bid to unseat longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who has represented…

News September 17
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Marijuana pioneers partner to expand Black-owned retail locations

Tahir Johnson and Wanda James joined forces to open Simply Pure Trenton, one of the few Black-owned adult-use…

News August 6
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Colorado agency awards first loans for marijuana social equity businesses

Colorado marijuana transport company IDY Distributors and retailer Simply Pure are the first recipients  of funding from the…

News October 2
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Industry icons discuss the class of cannabis culture and big business.

‘Big Business,’ marijuana culture need each other, industry insiders agree

Five marijuana industry insiders - ranging from the CEOs of multistate operators to a farmer in California's Emerald…

News October 25
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Black cannabis business executives suggest solutions to address racism and create a more inclusive industry

Marijuana Business Daily asked several Black cannabis business owners and executives for their thoughts on how companies and…

News July 13
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Black marijuana business executives address bigotry in the sector

To contribute to the conversation about institutional racism in the cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Daily spoke with several…

News June 29
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Study: Denver cannabis companies mostly white-owned, lacking social equity

A study by Denver regulators highlighted that marijuana company ownership in the city and county is predominantly white,…

News June 10
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