Medical and recreational cannabis are hot button topics
right now as so many states have legalized both usages of marijuana. Louisiana
has yet to legalize recreational marijuana, and we haven't gotten our footing
on legalized medical marijuana yet. But that did not stop Black CannaCon from
coming to town to link up those making a difference who are people of color in the
industry. What I found was that our state is so far behind in the realm of
cannabis that we may find it difficult to keep up with everyone else as the
industry booms.
I enjoyed speaking to several entrepreneurs and organization
leaders who discussed their work. Prehemium is a honey stick infused
with full-spectrum CBD that can be used in beverages, cooking, or even enjoyed
straight from the tube. Blackstar Diversified Enterprises is a locally-based minority-owned
company that creates custom electrical distribution equipment and more. Courtesy
Grows is an organization that has a Cannabis Awareness component. As interest
grows in CBD and THC products for the masses, Courtesy Grows wants to increase
cannabis literacy, focusing on social responsibility, community involvement, and
addiction issues.
I had a great time talking to William Davis, owner of Euphoria
Eats. William was formerly in the military, and he found CBD was the best way
to handle the anxiety he was experiencing. He makes delicious CBD-infused barbecue
and hot sauces that can go on all of your favorite foods.
