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Black Lives
Matter
As unwavering believers in equality and justice for the African American community, we fully support the recent acts of protest and activism against racism, police brutality, and discrimination in the United States.
We also recognize that right here within the cannabis industry systemic inequalities are unmistakable. Less than 4% of cannabis businesses are owned or founded by African Americans.
There needs to be a change in our industry, and we are committed to being a part of the solution, which is why we want to support the African American cannabis community by helping two black-owned cannabis businesses, free of charge.
We also recognize that right here within the cannabis industry systemic inequalities are unmistakable. Less than 4% of cannabis businesses are owned or founded by African Americans.
There needs to be a change in our industry, and we are committed to being a part of the solution, which is why we want to support the African American cannabis community by helping two black-owned cannabis businesses, free of charge.
THE NUMBERS
DON’T LIE.
As the cannabis industry begins to mature nationwide it’s apparent that African Americans, who have objectively suffered the most from unjust marijuana laws, are becoming the least likely to benefit from legal sales. Systemic economic racism and discrimination are excluding black business owners from equal opportunity within the cannabis industry.
With social equity programs varying in success there needs to be a better system in every state to ensure African Americans benefit from the plant they’ve sacrificed so much for. We don’t know what that perfect solution is, but we are willing to help get there any way possible.
With social equity programs varying in success there needs to be a better system in every state to ensure African Americans benefit from the plant they’ve sacrificed so much for. We don’t know what that perfect solution is, but we are willing to help get there any way possible.
81%
The percentage of cannabis executives that were white in 2017 according to Marijuana Business Daily.
3.5x
How many times more likely African Americans are to be arrested for a marijuana offense than whites.
<3%
The percentage of plant-touching cannabis businesses that were black-owned in 2017 according to Marijuana Business Daily.
ONLY THE BEGINNING.
In an effort to show our support to the African American community, HIGHOPES and Khadijah Adams have partnered to offer our combined services free of charge to two black-owned cannabis businesses in the United States.
We understand business needs differ so we will listen to your specific challenges, strategize a focused approach together, and provide the necessary execution.
If you are a black cannabis business owner and believe you could benefit from the services our teams provide, apply using the form below and please submit responses by August 7th.
We understand business needs differ so we will listen to your specific challenges, strategize a focused approach together, and provide the necessary execution.
If you are a black cannabis business owner and believe you could benefit from the services our teams provide, apply using the form below and please submit responses by August 7th.
Our team will be providing branding, packaging, and/or website design & development services depending on the custom needs of the selected applicant.
As a business consultant, Khadijah Adams will be offering her Kickstart 3-month business coaching plan designed for gaining clarity and getting off the ground.
OUR CREDENTIALS
With 10+ years combined experience, HIGHOPES has worked with over 50 cannabis businesses internationally in the recreational, medical and CBD markets. Our client list includes cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail and ancillary business types. We’ve also formed strategic partnerships with some of the best in the business.
Khadijah Adams is an entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker in the cannabis industry and the founder of Khadijah Adams, LLC dba “Girl Get That Money” a business and empowerment coaching and consultancy movement designed for women in business. She also sits on the Advisory Board of The Color of Cannabis (TCC) and is on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA).
Khadijah Adams is an entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker in the cannabis industry and the founder of Khadijah Adams, LLC dba “Girl Get That Money” a business and empowerment coaching and consultancy movement designed for women in business. She also sits on the Advisory Board of The Color of Cannabis (TCC) and is on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA).
Show Support
If you are not an African American business owner and want to show your support for the black community there are plenty of ways to do so.
Where it’s donating to bail funds, policy reform, mental health resources, or organizations here are several links to resources that welcome your aid.
It’s about time we all mentally, physically, and economically lift our fellow African Americans.
Where it’s donating to bail funds, policy reform, mental health resources, or organizations here are several links to resources that welcome your aid.
It’s about time we all mentally, physically, and economically lift our fellow African Americans.