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Celebrations are in order as Chicago News Weekly lifts up some grassroots festivities for the people by the people. Cannabis Corner has been a space to recognize and lift up conversations, businesses and brands that are working towards a just and inclusive industry. Connecting is vital to the profitability of BIPOC businesses and cannabis capital can impact local economies in a number of ways. We are proud to be the media sponsor to lift up our local organizations efforts and initiatives. Hit up the events and pass it along!

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Friday, August 4th, Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition and Bulid Coffee is hosting a Community Block Party & Teach In. Guests 18+ are invited to enjoy music, giveaways and learn about community cannabis campaigns and will be located at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM. CEIC has been instrumental for the legalization and professionalization of the cannabis industry. Community groups will share resources & education from their campaigns on including: drug war reparations, affordable housing, immigration justice, and decarceration. Bryant unlimited will be providing barbecue and vegan options to attendees on a first come first serve basis. DJ Boijeanius will be playing all night. Legacy vendors will be present to share along with raffles of custom Coalition merch & gear.

National Black Cannabis Week is inviting speakers and guests to sign up for this year’s programming. This year’s theme: “Green Horizons Exploring the Future” will be explored through a week long series of in person and virtual sessions and conversations.

“Black Cannabis Week (BCW2) is a collective web of educational and informational experiences to empower Black communities to move toward social and political change. In collective work, we aim to educate, destigmatize, and advance social justice efforts.” Opportunities are open for art submissions, speakers, sponsors and more. Interested in engaging find them online at www. blackcannabisweek. com and mark your calendars for September 17th24th!

The Benzinga Capital Conference is headed to the Chi and partnering with BIPOCANN; “a national association and consulting firm that is shaping a more accessible and profitable cannabis industry for social equity entrepreneurs, minority business owners, and professionals in the Americas.” The novel partnership seeks to intentionally increase accessibility and value of engaging for social equity entrepreneurs in the industry. The conference will be convening at the Magnificent Mile Marriott this coming September 27th and 28th. Notable speakers include the ninth elected Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands Albert Bryan Jr., and Ernest Toney, Founder of BIPOCann. Minority, women and student discounts are available for the fall conference.

Executive Director Doug Kelly

Cannabis Equity IL Coalition