bedstuy Take Action Workshop
Cannaware Society Presents Bedstuy Take Action Workshop on Sunday, August 7th from 1-5pm at Bailey's Cafe - 324 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233
This event, aimed at assisting individuals in communities that have been affected by cannabis prohibition, we offer criminal justice and cannabis business assistance as well as resources to help people looking to get involved in the industry.
Fill out our intake form so we can gather some information about you to determine the best way we can help
Cannaware Society, in collaboration with Bailey’s Cafe, Emerge Law Group, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC, Vasquez Segarra LLP, THC Staffing, C.E.A.S.E, The JUSTÜS Foundation, SSDP, Curved Papers, Presto Doctor, Kreaky Products, and Rebel Minded Media, will host a Bedstuy Take Action Workshop on August 7th, 2022, at Bailey’s Cafe – 324 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233. This event is aimed at assisting individuals in communities that have been affected by cannabis prohibition. Our Take Action Workshop assist individuals in communities that have been affected by cannabis prohibition.
A vital part of Cannaware Society’s core values is to fight against the harms created by cannabis prohibition and address the challenges of that impact in communities of color. With the passing of the MRTA bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, there are many opportunities for New Yorkers to participate in the cannabis industry. The MRTA is a great start and initial blueprint for the legalized cannabis industry. However, there is now a pressing need to properly disseminate information about the different aspects of the New York Cannabis Law and how it affects New Yorkers.
We understand that, with this rapidly growing industry, many New Yorkers are eager to participate whether as a patient, an employee, an entrepreneur, an activist, or a cannabis enthusiast. However due to the lack of resources to help get started in the industry or the impact of the enforcement of cannabis prohibition in communities of color, many are unable to seize the opportunities that are currently available.
In addition, we recognize that the current sealing and expungement laws are underutilized, as many New Yorkers are eligible but unaware that they have the ability to seal, expunge, or receive certain certificates. Which can remove collateral consequences they received from a conviction, or even an arrest such as job, housing, government benefits, citizenship, student loans, and more.
Participants will have access to:
Criminal Justice Assistance – Legal professionals will provide 1on1 consultation with individuals on how to address criminal convictions and information on overcoming collateral consequences that stem from having a conviction.
Cannabis Business Assistance – Speak one-on-one with Business attorneys about starting a business in the cannabis industry. Learn about the different licenses currently available and how to apply for one.
Cannacareer Resources – Get access to resources and services that can lead to an exciting new career in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries courtesy of THC Staffing. They will also offer the opportunity to sign up for future THC Staffing Mentorship Cohort.
Wrap- around Resources – Participants will have access to an assortment of resources including housing services, re-entry services, employment services, food services, health services cannabis legalization information, voter information, childcare, elder services, immigration services and more.
This workshop is one event in a series dedicated to restoring the lives of people who have been the victims of the decades-long prohibition on cannabis.
Fill out our intake form so we can gather some information about you to determine the best way we can help at our take action workshop.
TAKE ACTION STATIONS
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Speak one-on-one with Business attorneys about starting a business in the cannabis industry. Learn about the different licenses currently available and how to apply for one.
Art Direction
Legal professionals will provide 1on1 consultation with individuals on how to address criminal convictions and information on overcoming collateral consequences that stem from having a conviction
Graphic Design
Get access to resources and services that can lead to an exciting new career in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries courtesy of THC Staffing. They will also offer the opportunity to sign up for future THC Staffing Mentorship Cohort..
Art Direction
Participants will have access to an assortment of resources including housing services, re-entry services, employment services, food services, health services cannabis legalization information, voter information, childcare, elder services, immigration services and more.
Event Partners & Sponsors
Emerge Law Group
Formed in 2014, Emerge provides counsel to clients in the areas of technology, manufacturing, real estate development, hospitality, and entertainment. Emerge is also committed to advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the communities it serves, through actively engaging in impact litigation and pro bono services. Emerge services cannabis clients from coast to coast.
Bailey’s Cafe
Bailey’s Cafe is a space of community healing and belonging -- a secular church, a home, a kitchen table. Bailey’s welcomes all with an open heart, compassion, and love, generating a culture of belongingness, non-judgment, acceptance, community, and space to be your full self.
Vasquez Segarra LLP
Vasquez Segarra LLP is a full-service law firm formed by diverse attorneys specializing in a broad range of practice areas, including cannabis and business start-up.
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC
FRB Cannabis Group is chaired by Andrew Cooper, Esq. and provides legal and consulting services to cannabis, CBD and hemp companies, as well as to ancillary businesses, investors, governmental agencies, and advocacy groups. FRB’s true strength is its ability to work collaboratively to leverage their practice-specific experience for clients benefit.
THC Staffing
THC Staffing mission is to build a diverse and inclusive industry by prioritizing employment and ownership for communities most impacted by the War on Drugs regardless of citizenship status or primary language.
C.E.A.S.E.
Community Education Advocacy Symposium and Expo (C.E.A.S.E.) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote inclusion, equity, and justice in the cannabis community by increasing awareness and educating consumers, particularly those marginalized by prohibition, about the medical and economic benefits of the plant.
Students For Sensible Drug Policy
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the largest global youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs. SSDP create change by providing a platform where members collaborate, communicate, share resources with, and coach each other to generate policy change, deliver honest drug education, and promote harm reduction.
Presto Doctor
Prestodoctor believes in advancing the cause of Healthcare Equity by empowering patients access to quality care without the social determinants of health from location, wealth, power, and prestige. Their process allows you to pick a state-licensed cannabis physician and conduct a video evaluation from the privacy and safety of your home.
Kreaky Products
Kreaky Products is a family owned small-batch brand based in NYC. Their hemp infusions amongst other staple products are highly sought and celebrated in the cannabis community. Recently, they launched their smoking accessories and can be found in multiple smoke shops throughout the city.
Rebel Minded Media
A NY based Media Production company with a mission of empowering the people by documenting the stories of individuals as well as the experience and culture that make up our community.
Curved Papers
Patented Curved® Papers are made with the finest French paper and are unique with the innovative easy to roll curved edge.
The JUSTÜS Foundation
The JUSTÜS Foundation is a non profit Organization that supports Legacy Operators that need assistance to transition from the Legacy Cannabis Industry into the Legal Industry. Our clients include Legacy Cultivators, Legacy Distributors ( Retail and Transportation), and Legacy Community Organizations. Our services include Mentoring, Education, Application Assistance, and Post License Support.
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