As the landscape of cannabis policy and the cannabis industry continues to evolve and change in the United States, it is critical that we have the right voices helping shape both sectors. The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) continues to advocate for those communities and individuals who were the original targets of the racist criminalization of cannabis and the overall war on drugs in our country. It is essential that these communities benefit most from cannabis legalization and the cannabis tax revenue gained from industries created by legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis. Through continued advocacy, the CRCC is beginning to build sustainable cannabis regulations designed to deliver on the reparative and restorative potential of the global cannabis movement.
Most recently, the CRCC has planned a discussion to share their insight and feedback about the SAFE Banking Act. This event follows collaboration and activism regarding the newly filed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) as well as an open letter to President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and DOJ leadership urging the Justice Department to adopt updated cannabis…