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CANNABIS in the CITY

CANNABIS in the CITY

Written by: CJEI
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CJEI’s project: Cannabis in the City Broadcast – NYC’s Community-Centered Cannabis Initiative.

This project represents CJEI’s ongoing commitment to building a fairer future for all communities.

Through this broadcast series, we aim to:
  • Elevate social equity and economic opportunity in cannabis
  • Showcase minority-owned businesses, community leaders, and local voices
  • Educate New Yorkers on policy, workforce development, and public health
  • Serve as a platform for advocacy, engagement, and community empowerment


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Episodes
  • Reinvestment, Equity & Real Impact

    Reinvestment, Equity & Real Impact
    Apr 26 2026
    Calling all New York Non-Profits Making a Difference for Youth!

    Is your 501(c)(3) organization committed to supporting young people (ages 0-24) in New York?

    There's a fantastic grant opportunity from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) that could provide crucial funding for your programs!

    Even if you're not involved in the cannabis industry, you could be eligible if you provide services in:
    Mental Health
    Workforce Development
    Housing
    Substance Use Disorder Services
    Harm Reduction

    The deadline to apply is May 13th at 5:00 PM!

    This is a critical opportunity to strengthen your impact in the community.

    What to do next:

    1.Head over to cannabis.ny.gov to read the full Request for Applications (RFA).

    2.Start your SFS pre-qualification process immediately if you haven't already.

    3.Submit your application through the OCM eGrants system.






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    Join us for a lively discussion on all things cannabis in the city with CJEI
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    59 mins
  • Justice, Equity & The Real Story – EP. 2

    Justice, Equity & The Real Story – EP. 2
    Nov 20 2025
    CANNABIS in the CITY, brought to you by CJEI • Produced by The KittyRose LyfeStyle
    This month, we dive deeper into Justice, Equity & The Real Story – Part 2.

    Our “Justice in Cannabis” legal team, Sean and Jeffrey, returned to break down the ghosts in the room—how old convictions still follow people, even in a “legal” world.
    They unpacked everything from personal impact to daily consequences, the gap between what the law says and what people actually face, and the emotional and social toll of being haunted by the past.
    And yes… they also came with real success stories to remind us that progress is happening. Then we hit the streets with Let’s Talk Cannabis, featuring Arana Hankin-Biggers, the owner of The Travel Agency, a Black-owned dispensary in NYC.
    She answered community questions about jobs, hiring, and what employment really looks like in the cannabis industry.
    (Spoiler: most people said “Jobs? I never see anything about that!”—and Arena broke it all the way down.)

    Professor Coffie brought it home with a conversation on Corner Boyz … and Corner Women, including a powerful interview with Jillian Dragustsky from Yerba Buena, whose family’s cannabis-related convictions tell a story that’s bigger than one person.
    We wrapped with community news, reflections, and a whole lot of facts—because on “What You Heard", not everything said was actually true.
    We didn’t correct folks on camera… we wanted to hear what they knew. Thankfully, Arana came right behind them with straight facts and clarity.

    This episode is packed—not enough time, but everything you need. Entertaining. Informative.

    Join the conversation—your questions, thoughts, and experiences matter
    Let’s keep building community together.
    Let’s spark the conversation.

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    Join us for a lively discussion on all things cannabis in the city with CJEI
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    59 mins
  • Justice, Equity, and the Real Story / Cannabis-InThe-City-Ep1

    Justice, Equity, and the Real Story / Cannabis-InThe-City-Ep1
    Oct 24 2025
    Welcome to Cannabis in the City.
    This isn’t just another talk show—this is our story, our truth, and our power.

    THE SEGMENTS:
    • Let's Talk Cannabis - What you Heard ?
    • Justice and Cannabis
    • Corner Boyz
    • Community News
    We’re rewriting the story of justice — one voice at a time.

    Let’s Spark the Conversation



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    Join us for a lively discussion on all things cannabis in the city with CJEI
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    59 mins
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