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The advocacy organizations have formally requested Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint seasoned leaders to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The coalition emphasizes the need to uphold the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act's (MRTA) equity commitments in New York's cannabis market. Concerns...

In Missouri, a high-stakes controversy is unfolding as state regulators investigate John Payne, a prominent figure in the state's cannabis industry, for his involvement in potentially exploitative contracts under a social equity program. The focus is on whether the business arrangements violate...

At his first campaign appearance since Saturday's attempted assassination of his opponent, President Joe Biden vigorously criticized former President Donald Trump‘s policies and rhetoric Tuesday during the 115th NAACP National Convention in Nevada. Aiming to consolidate support among Black...

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike on a Gaza school Thursday, stating that the attack targeted up to 30 Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters. However, a Hamas official reported that 40 people, including women and children, sheltering at a UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) site...

In a recent turn of events, prominent civil rights organizations have criticized Elon Musk for his comments suggesting that diversity hiring at Boeing Co. and United Airlines Holdings Inc. is negatively impacting air travel safety. What Happened: The NAACP and National Urban League, two leading...

James Harnden had been a longtime activist for cannabis legalization, especially after he was charged with a low-level felony for possession of an ounce of weed, which cost him his job and other opportunities - a situation that convicted felons often encounter.  When he saw an ad on...

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has taken a significant step in its advocacy for both federal marijuana legalization and workers’ rights within the cannabis industry. As reported by Marijuana Moment, during the 114th NAACP National Convention,...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2023 state of the state address last week announcing her plans for improving the Empire State. Shortly thereafter, some of them were criticized. Among those who are unhappy with one at least one of the Governor's proposals is the...

Election Day 2020 is going to be a big day for cannabis across the country. Voters in Arizona, Montana, South Dakota, and New Jersey will get their say on adult-use legalization. And, with social distancing still in effect, advocates and organizations spreading the message are looking for new ways...

At the 110th NAACP National Convention in Detroit, where President Donald Trump was never far from mind, 10 of the candidates running to unseat him in 2020 showed up Wednesday to make their pitch to black voters. Nine Democratic candidates and one Republican sat down for question-and-answer...

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg urged the NAACP to hold 2020 presidential candidates accountable and blasted President Donald Trump for his remarks about four first-term Democratic congresswomen during a Detroit visit Wednesday. "He seems to think some of us are not really true...

​Although Stacey Abrams withdrew her bid for Georgia governor Nov. 16, 2018, she told members of the NAACP at the civil rights organization's convention in Detroit that she did not concede, as it would have been more about her than fighting for the people. “I knew the election of...

The different approaches of two prominent congresswomen who are key players in the legislative pushback against President Donald Trump were on display Monday at the NAACP’s 110th National Convention in Detroit. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-American representing Detroit, is one of...

After tweeting that it has returned a donation from Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), the NAACP is calling on users to #LogOutFacebook following Monday’s Senate report that revealed that Russia’s Internet Research Agency has been using Facebook to stir up racial tensions in an effort to...

As more investors consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, fund issuers are bringing new spins on responsible investing to market. The Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (NYSE: NACP), which debuted last week, represents a start to the next generation of ESG exchange...