Support for Minorities in Cannabis: ft Tahir Johnson, US Cannabis Council

Hear as @BryanFields24 and @Kellan_Finney speak with Tahir Johnson, Director of Social Equity and Inclusion for the US Cannabis Council. Tahir is a change agent committed to solving industry challenges related to social equity and social justice. He hopes to pilot programs with HBCUs to open up careers and economic opportunities in the cannabis industry. Chapters: 00:00:00 - A Sponsor Introduction and East Coast Cannabis Trends Discussion 00:02:26 - From Budtender to Cannabis Advocate: A Journey of Social Equity and Inclusion 00:04:50 - Moving from Finance to Cannabis Business 00:07:08 - The Journey of Medical Cannabis and Diversifying the Industry 00:09:36 - From Bartender to Cannabis Industry Advocate 00:12:06 - Policy, Programs, and Networking in the Cannabis Industry 00:14:30 - Overcoming Barriers in the Cannabis Industry 00:16:58 - Safe banking and the importance of sharing industry stories 00:19:22 - The Challenges of Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry and Access to Capital and Banking Services 00:21:46 - The Impact of Safe Banking on Access to Capital in the Cannabis Industry 00:24:07 - U.S. Cannabis Council's Internship Program for a Prosperous, Equitable, and Inclusive Industry 00:26:27 - The Importance of Experience and Diversity in the Cannabis Industry 00:28:50 - The Complexity of Cannabis and Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry 00:31:13 - New Jersey's Regulations and New York's Legalization Approach 00:33:32 - The Frustration of Slow Legalization and the Improvements of Traffic Stops 00:35:57 - Mentors and Heroes in the Cannabis Industry 00:38:27 - Biggest Misconceptions in the Cannabis Industry 00:40:51 - Dispelling Misconceptions about the Cannabis Industry 00:43:07 - Making a Difference in Cannabis Legalization and Equity 00:45:29 - Education and the War on Drugs Listen to this episode to hear: Social equity in the cannabis space Ideas of incorporating HBCUs into the cannabis industry Opening the door for individuals of color in cannabis Cannabis pioneers in the black community Tahir believes that as we move forward with legalization, it is important that equity is included. He attended Howard University and worked in wealth management with Morgan Stanley, where he served on the Diversity Council. You can become a member of the US Cannabis Council at uscannabiscouncil.org/members#BecomeaMember