Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

The title of the project, “Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it,” is inspired by Jamaican recording artist and Rastafarian, Peter Tosh who released, “Legalize it,” a single and album with the same name in 1976. The song advocated for the legalization of cannabis use on the Caribbean island.

During this time, the Jamaican government profiled the Rastafarian community for their cultural practices, one of which was the growing and smoking of marijuana. Tosh predicted that cannabis would be so commonplace in the future that it would be used like a cigarette.

Speed up four decades later, countries around the world have introduced and passed legislation allowing for the use of marijuana. As nations decriminalize the selling and consumption of cannabis, old histories and issues emerge. At the same time, new narratives come forward. In short, much is still very complicated. We unpack cannabis and tell the stories we will never hear.

Caribbean filmmakers spark conversation with docuseries exploring Cannabis use, prohibition in the region

Published on April 23, 2019December 10, 2019

Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

On 420, a global holiday celebrated by cannabis consumers and supporters, Barbadian filmmakers, Hermina Elcock, Mikul Elcock and Jamal Weekes released the first of a three-part short docuseries titled, CannabisCulture on Facebook. Little did the filmmakers know that their project would incite much conversation around their modestly-populated island of 250,000 then island jump in the region.

Black-owned Harlem cannabis company sources from family farm

Published on April 21, 2019December 10, 2019

Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

On a mild winter night, I decided to drop into a Harlem pop up centering cannabis entrepreneurs, and a growing community.

Serving and sipping tea: How Georgina Bailey made cannabis-infused teas for a sister with cancer then started a company

Published on April 20, 2019December 10, 2019

Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

You know Georgina Bailey by three things: her big personality, stunning shades and cannabis products from her company, G’s Teas.

World’s First Experiential CBD Hub Seeks to Dispel Myths, Bridge Cannabis Communities in NYC | MCP Cannabis

Published on April 20, 2019December 10, 2019

Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

While New Yorkers smoke more weed than any other city in the world, there is a disturbing disconnect in the city when it comes to education, the benefits, and the different ways our bodies react to cannabis.

The World is a Gamble + The tea on CBD | Comic Strip |MCP Cannabis

Published on April 20, 2019December 10, 2019

Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it

Debuting Ark Republic’s first comic strip, Matthew Gamble’s “The World is a Gamble” covers the blurred awareness of cannabis, hemp, CBD and THC.

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