RELATED: How Social Reform And Cannabis Legalization Are Linked NORML stated specifically that marijuana legalization is not a cure-all for racial injustice in America. Though NORML said marijuana legalization will not solve racial injustice in America, the organization believes it can be “an important part of this emerging discussion.” The National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML) released a statement this week detailing how marijuana advocates can play a role in enacting racial justice in America. Harry Anslinger Jr. was the Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and architect behind cannabis prohibition. When police pulled him over, Castile’s car smelled like “burnt marijuana” smoke. Marijuana prohibition is simply one of them.”
Though NORML said marijuana legalization will not solve racial injustice in America, the organization believes it can be “an important part of this emerging discussion.”
The National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML) released a statement this week detailing how marijuana advocates can play a role in enacting racial justice in America. Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, voices across the nation have protested against police brutality and policies that disproportionately target communities of color.
Racial inequalities have long existed in enforcing drug policies. According...
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