Black people are nearly 4 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white people — even though usage rates are virtually the same.
🚨 Marijuana arrests makeup 43% of all drug arrests in the U.S.
📉 Legalization helps, but disparities still persist — and in 31 states, they’ve worsened.
💸 Meanwhile, the $65B cannabis industry is dominated by white men, while Black and Brown communities continue to face barriers and criminalization.
Same weed. Different consequences.
For those who celebrated 4/20 this past week, let’s talk about who’s really paying the price.
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