Philadelphia CannaBusiness Association

12/08/2022

Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner.

She is safe.
She is on a plane.
She is on her way home.

- President Biden

After 10 months of captivity Brittney Griner is FREE. This morning, Biden negotiated a one-for-one trade to free Brittney Griner in exchange for arms dealer, Viktor Bout.

We’re glad to see her release! How are you feeling about this?! Is this a fair trade?

11/29/2022

Today’s - the day you give to organizations close to your heart. Please help us to continue to fight for an Equitable Cannabis Industry in Pennsylvania.

10/13/2022

PCBA was looking forward to the Board of Pardons reviewing cases that were submitted under their Ma*****na Pardon Project, which was a special 30-day-only program for people whose only crime was the possession of small amounts of ma*****na, with no other convictions ever in any state or the federal laws.

Unfortunately, that didn't happen today. Our statement.

PCBA was looking forward to the Board of Pardons reviewing cases that were submitted under their Ma*****na Pardon Project. That didn't happen.

09/29/2022

WE’RE GOING LIVE!

Today at 1pm, connect with us for a special LIVE as we discuss the PA Ma*****na Pardon Project with Secretary of the Board of Pardons PA Board of Pardons], Celeste Trusty.

Have questions about the Pa Ma*****na Pardon Project? This is your chance to ask and receive answers directly from the Board of Pardons. Learn how and where to apply, program eligibility, and what to expect before the program application deadline - September 30, 2022!!

This program will provide swift pardons for those with eligible minor ma*****na convictions. For access to the application click the link in our bio or head over to PA Board of Pardons] and click the link in their bio but make sure you get your application in by September 30, 2022.

Can’t catch us live tonight? No worries, we’ll upload a recap of this live and organizers of the PCBA will host a weekly live every Wednesday at 7 pm!

Can’t wait to see you there 😉🧡

09/21/2022

WE’RE GOING LIVE!

Tonight at 7 pm, connect with us LIVE as we discuss: Black Cannabis Week w/ Black Cannabis Week] & Daco founder Cherron Perry Thomas, Our Third Record Clearing Clinic, & Spotlight Our Vendors.

Participate in Black Cannabis Week all week until September 25th. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-cannabis-week-22-tickets-380146667917?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or at the link in their bio .

Learn about the vendors at our upcoming clinic including: Medical Ma*****na Card sign up by , vegan b😉ked goods from , treats from , lux accessories from , positions & services for incarcerated persons from . Don’t forget you can still rsvp for the clinic taking place on September 24, 12-2pm at the link in our bio. It’s free!

Can’t catch us live tonight? No worries! Organizers of the PCBA will host a live EVERY Wednesday at 7 pm!

See you there 🧡

09/20/2022

SHARE & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our third record clearing expungement clinic in partnership with  is Saturday, September 24 from 12 - 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown! You can still rsvp @ the link in our bio.
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Speak to attorneys onsite and begin the process including expungement, pardons, and the expedited review program for cannabis convictions.

Don’t need your record cleared? Stop by any way and enjoy a day of community fun, food, and other activities including: Medical Ma*****na Card sign up by , vegan b😉ked goods from , treats from , lux accessories from , positions & services for incarcerated persons from , Pizza from  , Water Ice, and MORE.
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The event is FREE and open to all so bring your children, a friend, or a pet. We can’t wait to see you there 😉🧡

09/20/2022

DID YOU KNOW: There are no differences in the way or rate at which Black or white people consume, possess, distribute, or purchase cannabis?
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So why are Black people FIVE TIMES more likely to be arrested for ma*****na? The answer clearly isn't because they use or possess it more. So what do you think?
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For starters, the history of America is a huge contributor. Long-standing racism, over-policing of Black neighborhoods, the criminalization of Black people and their character enforced and indoctrinated via the media, & mass incarceration (especially the War on Drugs) are all valid reasons why this disparity persists even in decriminalized and legalized states.
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How do we stop something so deeply engrained in the fiber of our lives? We must dismantle and build anew. Systems that were built on slavery, it’s history, and the sentiments attached to it must be completely reimagined to start undoing the ideology attached with it. Collaborate with us as we demand ABOLITION through R.E.P.A.I.R.
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Reparations. Equity. Policy. Abolition. Inclusion. Reinvestment. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

09/19/2022

In the spirit of Black Cannabis Week, we recognize Cherron Perry Thomas and this important quote “Cannabis has always been a plant and has always been medicinal. We need politicians to step up.” Participate in BCW () the 18th - 25 virtually and in person.
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City & State politicians are important to undoing the harms created by cannabis prohibition as they have the power to not only enact laws and resolutions for the entire city & state but also decide the budget ($$$) behind it.
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Changing something as simple as the language used to describe the plant: from drug to medicine, from illegal to legal we begin to undo. At some point, all of the punitive measures including arrests, incarceration, lasting fines and fees to the disruption of families, job loss, and the list goes on, were decisions your City & State politicians made.
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It’s time for a change! The PCBA is committed to equitable POLICY and POLITICAL MOBILIZATION. We must have all hands on deck. We must organize, write policy recommendations, vote, run, and demand our politicians at all levels step up and end the war on drugs.
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Join us as we craft POLICY and POLITICALLY MOBILIZE our community for R. E. P. A. I. R.
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Reparations. Equity. Policy. Abolition. Inclusion. Reinvestment. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

09/14/2022

WE’RE GOING LIVE!

Tonight at 7 pm, connect with us LIVE as we discuss: What to Expect?

Have questions about how the clinic will work. Tune in as we give you a complete walk through, from the the moment you walk in to the moment you leave the record clearing clinic.

Don’t need your record cleared? You’re still invited! We’ll also tell you about all the other fun activities and services you can take part in!

Can’t catch us live tonight? No worries! Organizers of the PCBA will host a live EVERY Wednesday at 7 pm!

See you there 🧡

09/13/2022

R.E.P.A.I.R is our call to generate equitable legalization and undo the harms caused to our communities by the War on Drugs.
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R.EPARATIONS: Recognition & undoing of unequal, discriminatory, and preferential treatments through acknowledgment and direct repayment of what indigenous, Black, and brown communities are owed,
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E.XPUNGMENT: Automatic removal of all cannabis convictions from state and federal records.
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P.OLICY & POLITICAL MOBILIZATION: Be the rule makers. Mobilize our people to create, change, and put people in a position to design the policy and framework the cannabis industry adheres to, ensuring equitable accessibility and participation of impacted communities and individuals.
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A.BOLITION: Eliminate all systems of suppression, oppression, and modern-day enslavement.
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I.NCLUSION: Center those most impacted by drug prohibition and ensure their participation in the newly decriminalized and legalized industries, as well as its ancillary markets.
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R.EINVESTMENT: Prioritize investing generated tax revenue from the legal industry back into communities most impacted by over-policing and the criminal legal system which built pathways to poverty, high rates of crime, homelessness, divestment, and more.
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All of the points of R.E.P.A.I.R create EQUITY.
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Join us in this fight.