REEFER REVOLUTION (part 4): Legalization in Virginia

This week on Race Capitol, we talked with the coalition of Virginia about the new laws around simple possession of marijuana that started this past July. In July, Marijuana Justice hosted the coalition at their . Today the coalition includes: Marijuana Justice, Rise for Youth Virginia Student Power Network, Justice Forward Virginia. The coalition was formed in 2019 to prepare for the 2020 Virginia legislative session to push elected officials to repeal the prohibition of simple possession due to the racial disparities so blatantly apparent in Virginia marijuana arrests and convictions. As of July 1, 2021 the coalition met their 2 year campaign mission to repeal the prohibition of simple possession, and Virginia was the first in the south to do so. But of course, there is more to do. Tune in today to hear from coalition partners to with marijuana in the home, the car, at schools + universities, and public spaces. We also hear what’s next for the coalition, including , , and

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