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Join the CannaQueerious Podcast for a special episode during Pride Month. Dr. Dee and BriBri discuss the intersection of cannabis and the LGBT community, highlighting the history of cannabis use and activism led by queer icons like Dennis Perron. Discover the ancient roots of cannabis, its medicinal uses, and the shift in public perception driven by capitalism and propaganda. Learn how queer activists played a critical role in legalizing medical cannabis and the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry for marginalized communities. Featuring insights on the current representation of queer individuals and brands in the cannabis space, this episode is a celebration of pride, advocacy, and education.Timestamps:00:00 Disclaimer and Introduction00:49 Pride Month and Personal Experiences03:02 Cannabis History06:28 Early Regulation and the War on Drugs13:05 Recent Changes and Advocacy17:44 Queer Activism in Cannabis Legalization22:46 Current State of Queers in Cannabis24:06 Shoutouts and Community Support28:37 Conclusion and Call to ActionCheck out our FREE Intro to Terpenes handout to get you started on your journey to canna-confidence! subscribepage.io/CannaQueeriousTerpsPlease Follow Us:Dr. Demetria "Dr. Dee" Bates:www.instagram.com/cannaqueeriousnpJabria "Bri Bri" Craft:www.instagram.com/craftedcancoachCannaqueerious Podcast:www.instagram.com/cannaqueeriouspodcastAffiliates:Find Cannabis Coaching Institutewww.cannabiscoachinginstitue.comUSE CODE: CANNAQUEERIOUS for 10% off your tuition.Find Healer CBDhttps://healercbd.com/coupon/Bates20/?ref=192USE CODE: BATES20Cannabis Educators & Health Coaches:Find Crafted Cannabis:www.craftedcannabisllc.comFind Bates virtual Health & Consultants, LLC:https://www.batesvirtualhealth.comVirginia Residents Get Your Medical Card Today!Queers in Cannabis to Follow:Rich Magana IG: @queer.in.cannabisDr. Miyabe Shields IG: @miyabephdAmber Senter IG: @itsmeambereJay Jackson aka ‘Laganja Estranja’ IG: @laganjaestranjaQueer Brands:Find CANN: https://drinkcann.com/Find Sundae School: https://sundae.flowers/Find CommCann: https://commcan.com/blog/pride-and-pot-lgbtq-community-role-in-cannabis-legalization/Peak Extracts:https://peakextracts.com/Resources:Glossary of Terms:https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms24+ LGBT Organizations:https://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/Sources for Virginia: Equality Virginia (http://www.equalityvirginia.org) NOVA Pride (www.novapride.org) People of Faith for Equality in Virginia (http://www.pofev.org) Virginia Pride (http://www.vapride.org) Gay Straight Alliance Groups in High Schools (https://www.gsanetwork.org) National Sources:Campus Pride; CenterLink Directory of LGBT Community Centers; Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere; Fight OUT Loud; GLAAD; GSA Network; Human Rights Campaign; Movement Advancement Project; PFLAG; Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders; The Trevor Project Coupons and Discounts:We may earn a small compensation if you use our links that help support this podcast. Thank you for supporting us!#cannapride #queersincannabis #queerhistory #LGBTPride #Pride2024 #queeractivism