Several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation, or asked to resign after honestly disclosing past cannabis use. Responding to the White House in a letter, a faction of lawmakers, including Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), asked the administration to “rectify instances” or “clarify its employment suitability policies” regarding marijuana. ... read more »

Strolling down Brooklyn’s Malcolm X Blvd, past a row of small storefronts with Afro-centric markings; alongside abandoned brownstones and apartment buildings with smashed windows, all painted over by street artists, here is a Black neighborhood in the midst of gentrification  (again) and sitting on the corner is  Juices for Life, a healthy alternative juice bar that’s owned by DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Styles P. ... read more »

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