Cookies University: Cultivating equity through education and empowerment

Brian M., Virginia
Instagram: @iam_b_mitch

“I have a master's in medical cannabis science and therapeutics from the University of Maryland.”

Jillian A., New York, NY
Instagram: @ms.jillyjillz

“There's so much stuff that this plant does to heal. Yeah, the hype is cool, the parties are cool ... but we got people in this country who are still in jail. We still have people who are sick and don't have access to the plant.”

Sydney R., Texas
Instagram: @sydthebudtender

“My dream is definitely to host events for more people in my community, Black and brown people, to feel comfortable ... to come to and learn more about cannabis, and try to change the stigma around it.”

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“I've been cultivating for three years ... Once I went from just consuming into growing it, I started understanding the plant in a whole different way.”

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Vicky J., Maryland
Instagram:  @buddaflyeffects

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Sydney R., Texas
Instagram: @sydthebudtender

“My dream is definitely to host events for more people in my community, Black and brown people, to feel comfortable ... to come to and learn more about cannabis, and try to change the stigma around it.”

Yancy M., Buffalo, NY
Instagram: @morningcloudscafe

“Working at the dispensary, helping people out and they come back saying, 'Hey, what you recommended helped me sleep, helped me with my pain,' that feels really good.”