Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – July 27
July 27, 2023
Here are some important news stories you may have missed.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
cannabis industry
NBA Icon Allen Iverson Partners With CEO of Viola Al Harrington
October 14, 2021
NBA Icon Allen Iverson partnered with Viola, a Black-owned multinational cannabis business, co-founded by former NBA player and CEO Al Harrington. ‘The Answer’ secured a multi-year partnership that spans cannabis, products and merchandise.
Jay-Z partners with cannabis company as brand strategist
July 11, 2019
Jay-Z is heading into the legal marijuana industry as a chief brand strategist in partnership with a California cannabis product company.
The rapper said in a statement Tuesday that he entered a multiyear deal with San Jose, California-based Caliva. His role will consist of driving creative direction, outreach efforts and strategy for the brand.
Politics of Cannabis Q&A Recap
July 7, 2018
On June 27, Dr. Christopher Metzler kicked off his “Politics of Cannabis” Q&A series in West Hollywood. The discussion focused on a range of topics including pesticide use, medical marijuana, meditation, and entrepreneurship.
Local Event Suggests Bright Future for Cannabis Industry
July 5, 2018
Last Wednesday, June 27, Dr. Christopher Metzler kicked off his “Politics of Cannabis” Q&A series at WeWork Pacific Design Center.
Los Angeles Faces the Challenges of Incorporating the Business of Cannabis into Policy and Community
August 10, 2017
8th District Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson recently held a telephone town hall to allow the community, the cannabis industry, policy makers and enforcers to discuss marijuana’s evolution in the city of Los Angeles.
L.A. Council President Calls for Creation of Municipal Bank for Pot Businesses to Use
July 27, 2017
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson on July 25, outlined his legislative priorities, which include creating a municipal bank that could serve the cannabis industry.