Kamala Harris’ Marijuana Plan Could ‘Remove Barriers To Employment, Housing And Education For Black Men’ Industry Leaders Say
Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining praise from cannabis industry leaders for her plans to federally legalize marijuana, which advocates believe could unlock significant economic opportunities for Black men.
In a recent op-ed, The Cannabis Vanguard a coalition of cannabis professionals, applauded Harris’ proposal as a step toward addressing the lasting harm caused by marijuana criminalization, particularly in Black communities.
In their op-ed, titled “The Next President Is Ready to Legalize Cannabis for Black Men,” the group outlines how Harris’ plan would help dismantle the systemic obstacles that have disproportionately affected Black men, who have faced over-policing for marijuana-related offenses for decades.
Opening Economic Doors Through Legalization
Harris’ proposal to legalize marijuana at the federal level is at the heart of her “Opportunity Agenda” proposal for Black men, presented on Monday. By working with Congress to “make the safe cultivation, distribution, and possession of recreational marijuana the law of the land,” Harris aims to create a …