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  • Changing the Face of Cannabis Ownership: A 6-Point Plan for Black Equity in the Industry

    Oakland, Calif., native Tucky Blunt was arrested 15 years ago for an $80 marijuana sale that ended up changing the trajectory of his life. He was slapped with 10-year felony probation, legally giving law enforcement officials the agency to search him at any time. Years later, the 39-year-old turned lemons into lemonade and is now…

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    Regina L. Smith






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    March 13, 2019
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