100 black people to become millionaires through former NBA forward’s cannabis incubator program
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 25, 2020
Former professional basketball player Albert Harrington, "Al," is taking strides towards black entrepreneurship. The 40-year-old cannabis company CEO recently told CNBC that he intends on helping 100 black individuals become millionaires through involvement in the legal weed sector. Harrington a...
Major cannabis tech firm MassRoots is approved for $50,000 federal stimulus check
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 20, 2020
Founded in 2013, MassRoots is one of the most well-established businesses in the cannabis space. However, it's latest SEC filings indicate annual revenue below $1 million. To make matters worse, for the fiscal year 2018, MassRoots had a market cap of $833.5 and annual revenue of $19.60 k — demonstrati...
CEO of hemp extraction company offers advice after receiving stimulus assistance
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 8, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – a $2 trillion stimulus package that was distributed around an estimated 92 percent of Americans – has left cannabis business owners scrambling for ways to gather funding that will aid their economic recovery post-pandemic. Why? Of the $349 billion th...
Unexpected death of Charlotte Figi sends emotional rift through the cannabis industry
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
April 20, 2020
In loving memory of Charlotte figi; finally, she “is seizure-free forever.” These were the words of the 13-year-old's mother, who recently announced that her beloved daughter had passed away in her arms on April 8, 2020. Figi was hospitalized with pneumonia at the start of this month, amid the coron...
5 cannabis-themed books to enjoy during the COVID-19 lockdown
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
April 14, 2020
As a precautionary measure against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a large portion of the planet's population are being forced to stay indoors and avoid social gatherings. While this may be a nice opportunity to spend time with loved ones, the "lockdown" that has been imposed in the hardest-hit...
Former NFL player Kyle Turley claims cannabis has transformed his family’s life
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
April 3, 2020
Kyle Turley, the National Football League's former offensive tackle player, is one of numerous existing/previous NFL players who support the use of medical cannabis for pain relief. During a recent interview with USA Today, the 44-year-old cannabis advocate claimed that the green plant immensely transformed his life for ...
Marge snitches on Homer for drug dealing in new ‘Simpsons’ cannabis episode
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 30, 2020
Season 31 of the 'Simpsons' is among us and if you caught the 17th episode, "Highway to Well", you will have noticed that the sitcom was heavily influenced by cannabis. Since the show is set in the now-thriving cannabis region of Illinois or, to be more specific, Springfield, it was just a matter of t...
Nonprofit launchess certified organic labeling project to protect cannabis consumers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 12, 2020
The cannabis consumer demographic might be growing, but not enough people actually know what’s in their stash. This is according to a nonprofit organization called the Cannabis Certification Council (CCC), which aims to clear confusion with its unique soon-to-be-launched organic labeling program. ...
Whoopi Goldberg falls out with business partner, abandons cannabis company
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 10, 2020
On January 31, 2020, Whoopi Goldberg officially resigned from the board of her cannabis company - 'Whoopi & Maya'. In pictures, the entrepreneurial partnership appears to be all smiles, but reports state that Goldberg has thrown in the towel as a result of rumored squabbles with her co-founder Maya Elis...
Carlos Santana prepares to launch cannabis and hemp CBD brands alongside Left Coast Ventures
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 27, 2020
He started playing the violin at the tender age of five, before progressing to the role of lead guitarist for his band Santana. Now, Carlos Santana is stepping into green territory. By this, we are of course talking about cannabis. The 72-year-old American-Mexican musician has announced that he ...
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk plans to send cannabis and coffee to space in 2020
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
December 30, 2019
When Elon Musk blazed up a joint during The Joe Rogan Experience live podcast in 2018, he was criticized by top NASA officials. However, the 48-year-old Tesla CEO has brushed off negative comments and is preparing to send a whole cargo filled with the green stuff to outer space. Musk and his team at ...
Lil Wayne is the latest celebrity joining the cannabis craze
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
December 20, 2019
A new cannabis brand is being unleashed upon the market by none other than Lil Wayne. It is called GKUA and, according to the celebrity rapper, his premium recreational cannabis range promises “the best high of your life.” The "Lollipop" singer is proud to present his fans with herb cultivated by...
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Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 26, 2020
Wednesday, May 20 was an important and truly historical date in tribal territory history for the Ojibwe tribe in Minnesota. It was on this day that the first ever tribal nation...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 8, 2020
As a global pandemic filters throughout the United States, some of the hardest-hit communities and territories are tribal lands. In Nevada where cannabis stores have been...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 25, 2020
Former professional basketball player Albert Harrington, "Al," is taking strides towards black entrepreneurship. The 40-year-old cannabis company CEO recently told CNBC...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 20, 2020
Founded in 2013, MassRoots is one of the most well-established businesses in the cannabis space. However, it's latest SEC filings indicate annual revenue below $1 million....
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
May 8, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – a $2 trillion stimulus package that was distributed around an estimated 92 percent of Americans – has left...