Educate, Elevate, and Empower with Urban Weeds
<p>Just days before Black History Month Urban Weeds, a Black-owned and led organization, opened its doors as the first legal dispensary on Steinway. This significant milestone marks not only a breakthrough in the cannabis industry but also a beacon of hope for communities striving for change. Urban Weeds exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship while prioritizing social responsibility with 100% of profits going to Urban Upbound programs.</p>
<p>In the wake of the war on drugs, which has disproportionately impacted Black and brown communities, Urban Weeds emerges as a response to systemic injustice. Bishop Mitchell Taylor, CEO of Urban Weeds, sheds light on the urgency for transformation: “Urban Weeds is our bold initiative to combat injustices — a platform for economic empowerment and social justice. By shopping at Urban Weeds, you are uplifting public housing communities where extreme racial disparities have persisted in marijuana crimes.”</p>
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