The cannabis industry is rapidly maturing, attracting more mainstream attention and investment on the back of tremendous political strides in 2020.
But more mainstream capital oftentimes spells less diversity. And in an industry built in the aftermath of punitive cannabis laws that have disproportionately impacted people of color, activists, lawmakers, and even celebrities like Jay-Z are working to build a more equitable cannabis industry from the ground up. Cheddar's cannabis reporter Chloe Aiello has more.
Child welfare advocates filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that can end up in America's most popular chocolate desserts and candies.