The state of social equity in the cannabis industry

Some say their promises are falling short

 Green cannabis leaf lying down on sound block and gavel
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Over the past few years, social equity has become a critical priority for the cannabis industry. With the proliferation of cannabis legalization across the United States, there has been a concerted effort to address historical injustices of drug prohibition and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. However, despite the promises made, many existing social equity programs are plagued with issues, such as lawsuits and funding problems.

Industry insiders are taking stock of why these programs remain essential, even if they have fallen short of their intended purpose.

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.