*** Please Bring Mat & Towel***

Unwind and discover the harmony between movement, breath, and relaxation at our next Bends & Bouqé Yoga class. This unique and immersive experience is hosted by Bouqé Rolling Paper Co., The Healing Barre, and our community partners: Marijuana Matters, Curaleaf, Hub 13, Simply Pure Trenton & Black Cannabis!

Event Details:

Date: December, 3rd

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: HUB-13

Address: 113 west front st, Trenton, NJ, 08608 [See map below ]

Dress Code: Comfortable yoga attire

Event Highlights:

-Canna-infused Yoga: Our experienced yoga instructor will guide you through a meditative yoga session, complemented by the soothing influence of cannabis. Our certified instructors are well-versed in canna-enhanced practices, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

-Meditative Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a tranquil environment, specially designed to enhance your connection with mind and body.

-Camaraderie and Fun: Join like-minded individuals in a friendly and welcoming setting, where you can share positive energy and a passion for yoga.

-Post-Class Relaxation: After the session, you'll have the opportunity to relax, socialize, and discuss your experience with fellow participants.

Important Note:

***Please note that this event is for individuals aged 21 and above, and valid identification will be required for entry.

***The use of flower during the class is entirely optional, and participants are encouraged to consume responsibly.

***Spaces for this special event are limited, so make sure to secure your spot early!

Come rejuvenate your senses and elevate your yoga practice in a whole new way! We look forward to sharing this enlightening experience with you in Trenton, NJ.

#PassTheBouqé & Namaste!

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Marijuana Matters is committed to helping build a culture of cannabis education and de-stigmatization across the nation. One of the next ways to do that is to move a step toward the normalization of cannabis within faith communities. Since 2018, we have been holding space with the faith community to talk about the social justice issues in America in relation to cannabis. 

During this conversation, we aim to allow leaders in the faith community to provide an update about the perception of cannabis and discuss ways to reduce the impacts of cannabis criminalization.

After registering the viewing link will be shared or you can alternately watch via the Marijuana Matters YouTube channel.

Join Marijuana Matters and friends as we have an informative and candid discussion about the benefits, consideration, and sage usage of cannabis in later stages of life. Explore its potential in managing health-related challenges and enhancing well-being. Whether you’re curious or seeking insights, this event welcomes seniors to discover the world of cannabis in a supportive and educational environment.

Please register using the form link below.

Recent research is shedding light on the potential efficacy of cannabis in alleviating the pain associated with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Despite these promising findings, the recognition of SCD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana remains limited, with a fraction of states officially approving its use in this context. This highlights the ongoing need for broader acknowledgment and exploration of alternative treatments for individuals grappling with the challenges of SCD.

During this virtual talk we plan to speak with cannabis patients and professionals who advocate for medical cannabis.

Please register using the form link below.

In advance of Black Business Month Marijuana Matters is looking to have a pointed conversation with social equity brands/entrepreneurs and corporations about the importance and benefits of having a diverse and inclusive supply chain. Some of the key themes of our discussion: 

• What is supplier diversity and how does it fit into the certification opportunity 

• Overview of the types of certifications available

• Benefits and advantages of being NSEC certified 

• Criteria & necessary documents for certification

Can’t attend but have a question. Drop them HERE

In celebration of June’s Men’s Health, we are hosting a “Dads Mental Health Matters” discussion powered by the Rooted in Good Program.  This talk aims to educate the public about what can be done to improve the state of men’s health while working with or consuming cannabis.  We know that nearly 1 in 4 men in the United States report having a mental health problem and strikingly not half receive treatment.  This important discussion will address ways in which dads can address mental health challenges such as responsible parenting with cannabis, stress and anxiety, the importance of exercise, and resources fathers can access to improve their quality of life. 

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Can’t attend but have a question. Ask it HERE

Cannabis use has been shown to have a positive effect on aspects of female sexual function, including libido and orgasm. It can also help manage menopause symptoms, mood disorders, chronic pain, and other health problems that affect women or individuals with a uterus. In recognition of Women’s Health Month, DFCR and Marijuana Matters are bringing together a stellar group of cannabis and women’s health experts to lead a discussion on how cannabinoid therapy can be a safe and effective treatment for women’s health issues. This panel is designed for cannabis patients, providers, and anyone interested in learning more about the components of cannabis and why it’s being hailed as a wellness revolution, as well as discussing its potential risks.

Speakers include:

• Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, ABOIM - Medical Director of the NorthShore Integrative Medicine Program, a DFCR Expert, and a board-certified Family and Integrative Medicine Physician. Dr. Temple will be speaking on Managing Perimenopausal and PMS Symptoms with Cannabinoids.

• Felecia L. Dawson, MD, ABOG, ABOIM - practiced holistic gynecology, integrative and functional medicine for over 30 years and was recognized as one of the leading female obstetrician-gynecologists in the nation. Dr. Dawson will be speaking on CBD in Pregnancy.

• Genester Wilson-King, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and DFCR board member.  Dr. Wilson-King will be speaking on Endometriosis: A Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Condition.

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Join Marijuana Matters at the “FUEL YOUR LOVE” Adult Prom & Dinner. NFSD is hosting the Prom night you always wanted! We are inviting you to our version of an Adult Prom to help us relaunch our Sensual Oil. This massage oil has had a lot of underground buzz but we're taking it mainstream, on the shelves of some of your local shops! 

Tickets are not on sale at this time.

The proposed date is March 4, 2023 (this may change)

In partnership with Rooted in Good organization Block to Boardroom, we will facilitate a community conversation with local clergy to discuss cannabis in the community from a social justice impact on the Black community and how the community can benefit from legalization. It will be an online panel event with a moderator and experts in the field including Reverends Charles Boyer, Darrell Armstrong, John Taylor, and CEO From the Block to the Boardroom Tracey Syphax. Moderation will be provided by Political Strategist John Bailey and Executive Director of Marijuana Matters Courtney Davis.

REGISTER HERE

“Social Equity Explained” is an educational video series titled that includes illustrations about the challenges within the legalized cannabis industry and the solutions presented through social equity. Approximately 11 interviews were conducted, from advocates, industry leaders, and brand ambassadors to individuals impacted by the Criminal Justice System.

For National Freedom Day, we invite you to watch the free video series on Wednesday, February 1, at 6 pm ESD YouTube and join the conversation on Twitter using #marijuanamatters

Unlocking the Benefits for the Mind and Body

The New Year brings a host of traditions and resolutions. People all around the world during this time are focused on resolutions to make improvements in mindfulness, relationships, and physical health. Cannabis can be a beneficial wellness tool when responsibly incorporated into everyday life.   

During this First Friday with Marijuana Matters powered by Curaleaf we are inviting canna-ready and canna practitioners to come together in movement and monologue. Come learn practical plant medicine insights, get hip about the political landscape and get your questions answered.

DROP YOUR QUESTIONS HERE ANONYMOUSLY!

NOTE: This is a hybrid no-cost session but if you would like to make a donation you can and it is appreciated.

Please select online or in-person participation when you RSVP (access link/address provided after you signup).

Please join us for a screening discussion and mixer of Social Equity Explained. During this event, we will hear from individuals about how the prohibition of cannabis has impacted their lives and how they plan to show up in the burgeoning cannabis industry. The video series will include testimonies from Corvain Cooper, Wanda James, Khadijah Tribble, Mackenzie Manns, Courtney Davis, and Alvin McElveen on topics like racial and gender inequities in ownership, collateral consequences, social equity and fair practices, policy gaps, allyship and more.

The event will also feature special appearances from Marijuana Matters Executive Director - Courtney Davis and 40 Tons Brand Ambassador Corvain Cooper.

Live Entertainment, Food, and Giveaways are on deck!

Sickle cell disease (SCD), which affects approximately 8% of African Americans, is characterized by chronic pain and episodic acute pain caused by Vaso occlusive crises, often requiring high doses of opioids for prolonged periods. Evidence is growing that cannabis may help people manage pain from SCD. However, only nine states include sickle cell as an approved health condition for medical marijuana. 

We plan to speak with caregivers of individuals that have SCD that are advocates of medical cannabis.

Please register using the form link below.

Please join us for a screening and discussion of Social Equity Explained, an animated video series where you'll hear from individuals on how the prohibition of cannabis has impacted their lives and how they plan to show up in the burgeoning cannabis industry. The goal of this series is to illustrate the challenges within the legalized cannabis industry and the solutions presented through social equity.

This video series, powered by Curaleaf’s Rooted in Good initiative, features voices from Corvain Cooper, Wanda James, Khadijah Tribble, Mackenzie Manns, Courtney Davis, and Alvin McElveen. Topics include:

• Racial and gender inequities in ownership

• Collateral consequences

• Social equity and fair practices

• Policy gaps

• Allyship

The screening will be followed by a fireside chat led by Khadijah Tribble, Senior Vice President of Curaleaf and Founder of Marijuana Matters, followed by networking and light bites on the patio.

Location: (In-person) Brooklyn, NY

Racial inequity is baked into the cannabis space. As a result, black people seeking to join the cannabis space often face tremendous barriers. To drive out this “darkness,” several media groups have sprung up to center BIPOC entrepreneurship and pathways into the cannabis industry.  Media is at the core of the equitable development of the cannabis industry. Marijuana Matters is inviting some key black media entrepreneurs to the stage to share their stories and discuss equity in the cannabis ecosystem. 

Speakers include Andrew Farrior with Players Only Holdings, Kassia Graham with Cannaclusive, Mehka King with Cash Color Cannabis, and Tiffany Watkins with Vanguard Media Online.

The session will be moderated with a live Q & A.

Please register using the form link below; the attendee access link will be emailed out the day before.

Marijuana Matters seeks to spotlight advocates who not only help to de-stigmatize the use of cannabis for persons with disabilities but also those who are able to tell the real story about how the plant helps with physical and mental health ailments. This First Friday conversation will include allies from the professional and community space. The session will be moderated by Marijuana Matters Program Director, Simona Wright-James and with a live Q & A.

Please register using the form below and the attendee access link will be emailed out Friday morning.

You are cordially invited to attend the Marijuana Matters meet and greet for the community, public institutions, and private industry to come together to make an equitable cannabis industry.

Location

TBD

Supernova Women, Marijuana Matters (M2), and Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are coming together to kick off the National Cannabis Festival with a celebration of community at Barcode DC

Come join us for Happy Hour Friday, April 22nd from 6-8 pm. Enjoy good vibes, drink specials, and giveaways.

This free-to-attend event is ideal for making new friends, networking, community building or just unwinding for happy hour.

We hope you can make it! Please RSVP so we have an accurate guest count.

Marijuana Matters is hosting a Twitter Space conversation to provide a summary update on several new legalization bills that were introduced in 2022: in fact, there are more than 1,000 cannabis-related policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. This conversation will also include speakers from DC Policy Institute, National Cannabis Party, MCBA, Columbia Care, Women Grow, and other cannabis advocacy groups.

You are cordially invited to attend the Marijuana Matters meet and greet for the community, public institutions, and private industry to come together to make an equitable cannabis industry.

Location

KINFOLK, 433 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Fully stepping into Allyship is hard, but the concept is pretty simple. An ally is a person who lends their privilege to someone who has less privilege.

During the last season of our Green Light podcast we spoke with seven leaders in the cannabis space who who are making a meaningful impact with their platform. This conversation is a recap of sorts of the allyship series where we will give an opportunity to our followers to ask questions and signup for 2022 allyship training.

Join experts in the industry to discuss what could go wrong so that we get it RIGHT! This conversation is to discuss the SAFE Banking language that is in the Defense Spending Bill and whether it should or could pass in the Senate.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana is hosting this Dice Mixer! Join us for good food, tasty drinks, door prizes, fun activities and extensive business networking- oh, did we mention LIVE music and a DJ?

M4MM partnered with M2, 40 Tons Brand, and Chamber of Cannabis to put on this fantastic event. Tickets are $50 per each.

Located at 3905 W. Diablo Dr. Las Vegas

What does it mean to be a social equity ally in the cannabis industry? What does that have to do with social equity? Can you make a meaningful impact even if you don't have a large platform or following? These are all questions we will answer within this training. Participants can expect to learn specific steps into the ally role within the cannabis industry.

We are challenging consumers to use their power to normalize social equity in the cannabis industry and communities. 

One first step is to get educated.

Marijuana Matters provides social equity awareness training specifically for consumers. The goal of this training is to help consumers identify, prioritize, and address inequities in the cannabis industry. This training is modeled after our Social Equity Toolkit which explains how consumers can be activists and advocates through thoughtful and intentional action to help lift thousands of people out of poverty.

We’d like to invite you to a quick 30-minute workshop about how to give public comment on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The purpose of this training is to give some info about the bill and give some tips to make your public commenting a positive, successful impact.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We’d like to invite you to a quick 30-minute workshop about how to give public comment on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The purpose of this training is to give some info about the bill and give some tips to make your public commenting a positive, successful impact.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

As the cannabis industry continuously grows and evolves so does the demand for the job market. For example, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Physician Assistants are all in high demand in the cannabis medical markets. As such, Marijuana Matters is hosting this introductory discussion around paraprofessionals and support staff in respect to dispensary entry-level positions for those interested in beginning their career in cannabis.