The Rhode Island Cannabis Justice Coalition

02/15/2024

Join us at “Meet the Flowers” – a community fundraiser hosted by PVD Flowers, your BIPOC worker-owned cannabis dispensary! 🌸🌼🌺

Come together to support a cause that’s close to our hearts and learn about what PVD Flowers is doing the become the first BIPOC worker-owned cannabis dispensary in the country.

Expect good vibes, great company, and a sneak peek into the work that’s happens behind the dispensary doors. Don’t miss out – your presence makes a difference! 🌿💚

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01/16/2024

Join us for next month’s series of Cannabis Cooperative Info Sessions, hosted by the RI Cannabis Justice Coalition! 🌱

Learn about the benefits of worker-owned cooperatives, and explore how you can be part of shaping the future of the cannabis industry in Rhode Island. Flower to the people! 💪🏾💪🏽💪🏼

12/07/2023

RICJC had an incredible time at the Celebration of Legalization party, thanks to the amazing efforts of and all the sponsors and attendees!! Being surrounded by individuals passionate about this blossoming industry and its impact on our communities was inspiring 🥰🌿

12/04/2023

Introducing Freyo Mind Flowers Cooperative! Freyo Mind is the second RICJC-affiliated worker owned cooperative hoping to obtain a cannabis retail license.

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Are you passionate about cannabis and believe in the power of community? Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, to shape the future of the cannabis industry, and to promote the values of cooperation and inclusivity?

Look no further – we're calling all like-minded individuals to join us in building a Cooperative Cannabis Store from the grassroots up!

To get involved, send us a dm or email [email protected]

09/22/2023

The RICJC team had the honor of co-sponsoring and participating in this thought-provoking salon on cannabis equity. Let's join hands in advocating for a fair and equitable cannabis future! 🌿 🌿

Huge thank you to CRAVEInfused, Lovewell Farms, and The Seshh for your leadership in this movement.

As the Cannabis Control Commission starts drafting regulations, a group of cannabis workers and advocates is working on recommendations of their own.

09/22/2023

Cannabis Advocacy & Cannabis Education in Rhode Island ✨ - https://mailchi.mp/d91fcb17def3/lungsupport-12654325

08/23/2023

The RI Cannabis Justice Coalition was proud to attend all 4 of the RI Cannabis Control Commission’s listening sessions this summer to amplify calls for a just and equitable cannabis industry📣Thanks to all the dedicated activists advocating for the rights and needs of BIPOC, working-class, and formerly-incarcerated cannabis workers and entrepreneurs. It’s time to reshape the landscape and ensure everyone has a chance to thrive🪴

07/24/2023

RICJC is out and about this summer, spreading the message of cannabis justice at farmers markets throughout RI! 📣🌱 It’s critical that the community knows about our opportunity to fight for social equity, direct industry wealth into the hands of workers, and break down the barriers to a truly community-based cannabis industry. Thanks to for having us :)

05/30/2023

Last Thursday, on the first anniversary of Governor McKee signing the Rhode Island Cannabis Act into law, the Rhode Island Cannabis Justice Coalition gathered at the statehouse to remind government officials that economic justice and equity must remain priorities in cannabis policy through the process of appointing Commissioners, establishing rules and regulations, and distributing licenses.

We restated the values of the coalition: social and racial equity, labor solidarity, cooperative ownership, minority ownership, and centering directly-impacted communities.

The RICJC calls on state legislators to ask Commission and Advisory Board nominees how they intend to prioritize these values, and to demand that the implementation of the law delivers on the original promises of inclusion and equity for those communities who have been harmed by cannabis prohibition.

In the meantime, the Coalition continues to develop policy demands, incubate worker-owned cooperatives, and build grassroots community support for a truly just cannabis economy here in Rhode Island.

Interested in getting involved in the cannabis justice movement? Join us as part of the  coalition! Stay tuned for our next outreach meeting happening on July 11th.

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05/23/2023

We're holding a press conference this Thursday on the Statehouse steps to remind government officials that the need to center and consult directly-impacted communities didn't end when the Rhode Island Cannabis Act was signed into law. RICJC is still here and fighting for cannabis justice through the implementation of this the Act. Join us!

Thanks especially to our coalition partners who will be in attendance: Breakthecycle, Reclaim RI, UFCW Local 328, and Commonplace Cooperative.