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Cannabis

BDM covers cannabis news and topics as they relate to Black entrepreneurs and the industry in Canada and the U.S.

Black-owned Dazed Cannabis opens third store in Monson, Massachusetts

Black-owned Dazed Cannabis opens third store in Monson, Massachusetts

Last November, the brand opened its second store at Union Square in New York City.

ButACake breaks ground as the first Black-woman-owned cannabis edibles business in New Jersey

ButACake breaks ground as the first Black-woman-owned cannabis edibles business in New Jersey

Figaro’s premium cannabis-infused brownies, cookies, and elixirs, while not yet legal, will be available through state-approved waivers as regulators work to finalize regulations.

Dazed Cannabis opens first store in New York near Union Square after success in Massachusetts

Dazed Cannabis opens first store in New York near Union Square after success in Massachusetts

Founded by Keshawn Warner, Rich Rainone and Chris Vianello, the brand has one store in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It opened a successful pop-up on April 20, 2023, ultimately convincing them to open an N.Y. store.

Black cannabis owners skeptical Mississauga vote will create change for diverse retailers

Black cannabis owners skeptical Mississauga vote will create change for diverse retailers

Dwight Clarke, owner of Mota Toke in Toronto, at the corner of Greenwood Ave. and Gerrard St. E., told Black Dollar Magazine he fears high rent prices will put most Black entrepreneurs out of reach.

Chicago welcomes The Grasshopper Club — the city's first Black-owned dispensary

Chicago welcomes The Grasshopper Club — the city's first Black-owned dispensary

The Grasshopper Club, founded by Matthew, Chuck, and Diane Brewer, opened in Logan Square last week.

High Profile Detroit welcomed as city's second Black-owned dispensary

It is the second Black-owned dispensary to open as part of Detroit’s social equity program.

Black-owned Nuggets Cannabis Co. dispensary opens in Detroit

Black-owned Nuggets Cannabis Co. dispensary opens in Detroit

To date, Detroit has issued 34 adult-use marijuana retail licenses. Twenty of the 34 were issued to social equity applicants, including 17 Black men and women owners.

Curaleaf Holdings expanding B NOBLE presence in Florida, brand now available at 58 cannabis dispensaries

Founded by hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, the B NOBLE brand is part of Curaleaf's Rooted in Good program.

Black-owned Uncle Budd NYC partners with Omnium Canna to produce cannabis products

Black-owned Uncle Budd NYC partners with Omnium Canna to produce cannabis products

Owner Sweat previously spent 20 years behind bars on a drug charge. Since his release, he has been an advocate for cannabis reform and social equity.

Canurta founder and CEO Akeem Gardner wants to bring a hemp processing facility to southern Ontario

Canurta founder and CEO Akeem Gardner wants to bring a hemp processing facility to southern Ontario

He is on a mission to help farmers, create jobs, and deliver products that strengthen the industrial hemp industry.