December 20, 2022

The Highs and Lows of Diversifying the Cannabis Industry

by The Journal

When Illinois legalized recreational marijuana, the state wanted to create a more diverse cannabis industry. But three years on, only a handful of Black and minority entrepreneurs have been able to open businesses. WSJ reporter Vipal Monga explains why and we hear from one entrepreneur who is hoping to open his dispensary in Chicago after years of setbacks.


Further Reading:

- Efforts to Make Legal Cannabis Industry Equitable Are Falling Flat 


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