Black CannaBizCon partnered with multiple organizations including Minorities For Medical Marijuana (M4MM ), Illinois Equity Staffing, the Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine ( ACHEM ), the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) and more. Sponsors who have committed to equity in the Black cannabis business space created activations on the expo floor and supported the conference. Cresco Labs created a tribute to Black Wall Street and Parallel hosted a “pitch” competition that highlighted the works of new business owners while Weedmaps and COOKIES contributed to streamlining and promoting the event. Attendees enjoyed three days of active programming and workshop sessions focused on health, social equity and ownership, business development and community advocacy within the cannabis industry.
“The cannabis industry is growing. However, the impact of a decades-long cannabis prohibition targeting Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities remains. Systemic inequality, a lack of information, limited access to capital, and other barriers to entry keep the benefits of cannabis out of reach for many communities of color, ” says Dasheeda Dawson , CHEM co-founder, and Chief Strategy Officer. “Like CHEM, Black CannaCon represents a seismic shift in this industry, providing valuable connections, knowledge, and inspiration for those interested in cannabis. Our ChemCapsule educational programming will provide participants with pathways for reaping the medical and economic benefits of the growing legal cannabis industry.”
About Black CannaBusiness Magazine:
Black CannaBusiness Magazine is a subsidiary of KRMA Media Inc, a Black woman-owned multi-media company helping Black professionals accelerate their involvement in the cannabis industry through the distribution of curated B2B content, the production of experiential events and the development of original video programming. Our sponsors prioritize diversity and are committed to doing their part to create a more inclusive industry.