Cannabis Faces More Diversity Challenges as Industry Matures

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.

More In Business

Driverless Delivery Hits the Streets of Phoenix

Waymo and DoorDash are teaming up to pilot autonomous delivery in Phoenix, using Waymo’s self‑driving Jaguars to drop off DoorDash orders.

Trump and Putin to Meet in Hungary to Discuss Ukraine War

President Trump announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Why there’s more to the movie business than making a profit

There is so much more to the movie industry than focusing on box office returns for an individual film. So why do we do it?

Spooked Spenders? Why Halloween Shoppers May or May Not Be Holding Back

Katie Thomas of Kearney Consumer Institute explains why inflation, timing, and habits aren't getting in the way of consumerism this Halloween.

How Smarsh Stays Ahead in Technology and Leadership

Smarsh CEO Kim Crawford Goodman talks about the company's mission to protect the truth. *Sponsored by Smarsh

Uncovering The Shocking Collapse of Auto Giant First Brands

WSJ’s Alexander Gladstone reveals the story behind First Brands’ sudden bankruptcy: hidden deals, corporate chaos, and a mystery that shook the auto world.

European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for price fixing

The European Commission has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of over 157 million euros for anti-competitive pricing practices.

Rently’s Self-Touring Tech and the Gen Z Shift Away from Ownership

Rently CEO Merrick Lackner shares how self-touring and smart tech are transforming renting and why Gen Z is choosing flexibility over homeownership.

OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to allow shoppers to make purchases directly within ChatGPT.

News organizations reject new Pentagon reporting rules

Fox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon.

Load More