Woman Pot Pioneer: We Need Diversity and Inclusion in Cannabis
On March 31, New York officially became the 16th state to legalize adult-use cannabis. The state is now the second largest in terms of population to allow sales of the drug, which is still illegal at the federal level. Two important facets of new conversations about state legalization are equitable treatment of those currently incarcerated for marijuana-related crimes and the inclusion of underrepresented groups and minorities in the rise of the industry.
The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (OTC: HMLSF) has jumped over 100% over the last 12 months, and shows few signs of slowing down. Why is it so important that diversity and inclusion are prioritized in the rise of pot stocks? Dr. Chanda Macias is a medical cannabis advocate, researcher, and dispensary owner. She joined Olivia Zitkus and Corinne Cardina on a March 19 episode of Fool Live to discuss the importance of a diverse leadership of the up and coming industry.
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