Episode Episode 1.9: CannaPride: The Untold History of Queers in Cannabis
Join the CannaQueerious Podcast for a special episode during Pride Month. Dr. Dee and BriBri discuss the intersection of cannabis and the LGBT community, highlighting the history of cannabis use and activism led by queer icons like Dennis Perron. Discover the ancient roots of cannabis, its medicinal uses, and the shift in public perception driven by capitalism and propaganda. Learn how queer activists played a critical role in legalizing medical cannabis and the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry for marginalized communities. Featuring insights on the current representation of queer individuals and brands in the cannabis space, this episode is a celebration of pride, advocacy, and education.
Timestamps:
00:00 Disclaimer and Introduction
00:49 Pride Month and Personal Experiences
03:02 Cannabis History
06:28 Early Regulation and the War on Drugs
13:05 Recent Changes and Advocacy
17:44 Queer Activism in Cannabis Legalization
22:46 Current State of Queers in Cannabis
24:06 Shoutouts and Community Support
28:37 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Resources:
Glossary of Terms:
https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms
24+ LGBT Organizations:
https://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/
Sources for Virginia:
Equality Virginia (http://www.equalityvirginia.org)
NOVA Pride (www.novapride.org)
People of Faith for Equality in Virginia (http://www.pofev.org)
Virginia Pride (http://www.vapride.org)
Gay Straight Alliance Groups in High Schools (https://www.gsanetwork.org)
National Sources:
Campus Pride; CenterLink Directory of LGBT Community Centers; Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere; Fight OUT Loud; GLAAD; GSA Network; Human Rights Campaign; Movement Advancement Project; PFLAG; Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders; The Trevor Project
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