By Joana Scopel, Benzinga on April 5, 2023

The cannabis industry has faced criticism for ignoring minority communities and failing to address the harm caused by the war on drugs, both in terms of ownership and leadership diversity and the impact of cannabis prohibition on these communities.

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Social Responsibility And Racial Equity
Historically, minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, with higher rates of arrest and incarceration for cannabis-related offenses.

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