Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Black Cannabis Equity Initiative Discusses New Colorado Pot Plans

MMP News AuthorNovember 21, 2020

Righting the wrongs of the War on Drugs is an enormous task, but one that Colorado’s legal cannabis industry is willing to take on, given the grim statistics. Black Coloradans are two times more likely to be arrested for marijuana offenses than white Coloradans, and only 7 percent of the ... Read More

Documentary ‘Smoke: Marijuana and Black America’ debuts tonight

MMP News AuthorNovember 18, 2020

Narrated and executive produced by rapper, Nasir “Nas” Jones, “Smoke: Marijuana + Black America” examines marijuana’s cultural, social, economic and legal impact on American society and the Black community. SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America features testimony from a range of notable individuals including Senator Kamala D. Harris, Senator Cory Booker, ... Read More

4 Review BET’s ‘Smoke’ shows how Black Americans deserve a piece of marijuana’s growing fortunes

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2020

Like all good documentaries that tackle a complex and broad subject, “Smoke” (executive produced and narrated by rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones and directed by Erik Parker) emphasizes the big picture first, through marijuana’s influence in the music industry. Recalling his jazz-musician father’s use of marijuana, Nas introduces the viewers to ... Read More

BET’s ‘Smoke’ shows how Black Americans deserve a piece of marijuana’s growing fortunes

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2020

Like all good documentaries that tackle a complex and broad subject, “Smoke” (co-produced and narrated by rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones and directed by Erik Parker) emphasizes the big picture first, through marijuana’s influence in the music industry. Recalling his jazz-musician father’s use of marijuana, Nas introduces the viewers to the ... Read More

Investors Defrauded In Black Market Marijuana Scheme Awarded Nearly $2.5 Million

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4/AP) – An Arapahoe District Court judge awarded nearly $2.5 million in restitution to four investors defrauded in a black-market marijuana trafficking scheme. Scott Pack, the accused mastermind of the operation, was found guilty of racketeering and securities fraud, among other crimes. Scott Pack (credit: 18th Judicial ... Read More

Delaware photographer and creative ‘Benni Black’ pushes the culture of photography and graphic design

MMP News AuthorNovember 7, 2020

The small state creative freelancer is looking to find new ways of providing artistic photography and design during challenging times. DOVER, DELAWARE, USA, November 6, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — Freelance photographer and graphic designer Michael ‘Benni Black’ Capel is looking to push forward the culture of photography and graphic design from ... Read More