Martin Luther King III Advocates for Cannabis at M4MM Rally
- Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) held the annual Diversity In Cannabis & Equity Mixer, in association with the annual MJBiz Conference. The event featured Martin Luther King III as the keynote speaker, with the focus on empowering the Black cannabis community.
- Martin Luther King III emphasized the importance of successful businesses and entrepreneurs in creating a beloved community. He also addressed the potential of the cannabis industry and the need for the Black and brown communities to be part of it from the start.
- Roz McCarthy, founder and CEO of M4MM, designed the mixer to help minority members of the cannabis industry network and build their community. The event was sponsored by Cannabis Workers Rising, United Food and Commercial Workers, and other entities. The event also paid tribute to hip-hop icon Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls) through the luxury cannabis brand Frank White.
Minorities for Medical Marijuana Celebrates Cannabis Culture at Annual Mixer
On December 7, 2023, Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a leading nonprofit in the cannabis and hemp industry, marked “Cannabis & Culture Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop” at their annual Diversity In Cannabis & Equity Mixer. The event coincided with the annual MJBiz Conference and featured keynote speaker Martin Luther King III who underlined the importance of a robust labor force to support the Black cannabis community.
During his address, King stressed that the creation of thriving businesses and entrepreneurs is a crucial step in constructing the beloved community his parents envisioned. He reiterated that the cannabis industry, already large, is poised for significant growth and historically, underprivileged communities are often left behind in such scenarios. But King stressed that every movement starts small.
Roz McCarthy, M4MM’s founder, and CEO, established the D.I.C.E mixer to provide a networking platform for minority members in the cannabis industry. She emphasized the importance of supporting black and brown employees in the cannabis space and encouraged networking as a means to discover unexpected opportunities.
King also affirmed his support for the cannabis industry’s workers, stressing the need for fair treatment. His message highlighted the industry’s potential to help others and improve their health.
Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, co-host of the podcast Coffee & Cannabis, appreciated the opportunity to discuss King’s human rights work in the cannabis industry.
McCarthy lauded King for his commitment to equity, justice, and representation for all, especially in the cannabis industry. The event also featured Frank White, a luxury cannabis brand paying tribute to hip hop icon Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls.
The D.I.C.E mixer’s main sponsors included UFCW, Trulieve, Parallel, Ascend Wellness, and the Coffee & Cannabis Podcast, among others.
About Minorities for Medical Marijuana:
Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. (M4MM) is a nonprofit organization based in Orlando, Florida. Established in May 2016, M4MM has 27 state directors across the country. M4MM is dedicated to advocacy, outreach, research, and training related to business, social reform, public policy, and health/wellness in the cannabis industry.
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