Social Impact
Because cannabis justice is racial justice. These organizations promote drug policies based on human rights and/or address the damage done by the war on drugs.
High Herstory is a member of The Floret Coalition, an anti-racist collective of small businesses in the cannabis and cannabis-adjacent space (founded by the amazing team at Broccoli Magazine) supporting and funding equity-oriented actions via monthly donations and social campaigns. Together, we raise funds and awareness for organizations prioritizing the needs of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities.
40Tons Brand
40Tons Brand is a social impact cannabis brand, that advocates for restorative justice, reduced sentencing, and rehabilitation for non-violent cannabis offenders. Every purchase helps fight injustice for cannabis prisoners.
National Bail Out
The National Bail Out Collective is committed to getting our people free through bailouts, advocacy, and leadership development. They help provide tools and resources so people put in prison for cannabis can advocate for themselves. They also coordinates the Mama’s Day Bail Outs, where Black Mamas and caregivers can spend Mother’s Day with their families where they belong.
NORML
NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable
Success Centers
Success Centers has worked with people living in difficult circumstances for nearly 40 years. They help individuals obtain employment, complete their education, and tap their creative power, including in the cannabis industry. They help improve the lives of communities while demanding change from within the system.
Women in the Cannabis Industry
Women have been leading the cannabis business since the beginning but we still have a long way to go for gender parity, especially for BIPOC women. These organizations can help guide you on your cannabis career path!
WomenGrow
Women Grow connects, educates, and empowers diverse leaders in all segments of the cannabis industry. Founded in 2014, Women Grow is now the largest national network of cannabis professionals with Monthly Events for women & men across the US & Canada.
ArcView & NCIA Equity Papers
Building New Foundations in the Cannabis Industry: Creating Gender Parity through Ownership, Leadership, Boards, Pay Equality, Branding, and Capital, takes a hard look at gender parity in the U.S. cannabis industry. The research, data, personal stories, and case studies in this series demonstrate why gender parity is crucial to business success. The purpose of this series of papers is to urge businesses and individuals to embrace gender parity practices in their own organizations.
Tokeativity
Tokeativity is a global community of active cannabis consumers and business owners that believe in cannabis normalization, equity and empowerment of a modern consumption culture. They connect through creative, social, and political, intersectional feminist forward activities and marketing campaigns that work to create radical, positive change.
