Cannabis x Equity – Fierce Urgency of Now!

Connect with the Cannabis Control Commission, its staff, and Social Equity Program Participants to learn more about opportunities in Massachusetts’s budding cannabis industry. This platform is especially designed for those disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, arrests, and incarceration. Learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities, and equity programs in the cannabis industry.

The purpose of this event is to ensure that young people of color and those disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, arrests, and incarceration not only understand but have access to and inclusion in the adult use cannabis industry.

Attendees will take away a greater understanding of the legal industry, entrepreneurial opportunities, equity programs and its importance in the cannabis industry as well as new connections to the Commission, its Staff, and members of their communities that are pursuing similar means of engagement.

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The Cannabis Control Commision honors the will of Massachusetts voters by working to safely, equitably, and effectively implement and administer laws that enable access to medical and adult use marijiuana in the Commonwealth. Focusing on those most impacted by the War on Drugs and marijuana prohibition, especially as a result of disproportionate arrests and incarceration, the Commission’s Social Equity Program provides free technical assistance and training, expedited application review, and waived application fees to build equity in Massachusetts’s budding cannabis industry.

Check out our socials:

Twitter: @MA_Cannabis

Instagram: cannabiscontrolcommission

Website: mass-cannabis-control.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the Fierce Urgency of Now Festival?

A five-day series of events hosted by local businesses and organizations geared at highlighting the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for young professionals of color in our city with the ultimate goal of creating community.

With more than 30 events scheduled, you can plan to learn, connect, and have fun all week long, while also lending your voice to change. Join us September 16-20th to help make Boston more inclusive for all.

Why are you involved in F.U.N.?

With half of the workforce in Boston being classified as millennials, and nearly half of millennials in Greater Boston being people of color, we know that the business community must play a key role in improving the city’s image and increasing access and opportunities to attract and retain talent. Retention of young people of color is of critical importance to our future as a region.

Who hosts Fierce Urgency of Now?

City Awake, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s young professional network, partners with businesses (large and small) across the Greater Boston region to host a series of events throughout the weekend. Each event host is responsible for all logistics of their event. Typically, this is a decentralized festival held at locations across the city. This year, due to COVID-19, we have transformed the festival into an entirely virtual experience.

Why is it called Fierce Urgency of Now or F.U.N.?

The festival’s title is inspired by a famous Dr. Martin Luther King phrase, used in several of his speeches. In his “I Have a Dream” he states: “We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time…to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”

Who is the target audience?

F.U.N.’s target audience is anyone who wants to be involved in shaping our region to be more inclusive for everyone. The events specifically focus on providing tools, resources, and access to young professionals of color who are looking to deepen their connection to the city of Boston. The festival is also for white young professionals who want to take action and CEOs and senior leaders of all backgrounds who want to work directly with the next generation of leaders to improve their companies and the city.