The holiday season is here and shoppers are dashing through the aisles and digital marketplaces. For those looking to find the perfect gift for cannabis connoisseurs in their lives, there are lot of options to choose from. While the abundance of options can be a gift, it can also be a bit overwhelming at times. Thankfully, there are a special collection of Black-owned cannabis brands shaking up the game and offering some unique gifts this holiday season. From Josephine & Billies on the West Coast to Free My Weedman on the East Coast, Black-owned cannabis dispensaries, apparel brands, infused-beverage companies and beyond are here to make the holiday shopping experience just a bit easier.
Josephine & Billie’s
Website: JosephineAndBillies.com
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
Location: Los Angeles, California
“Josephine and Billie’s want as many Women of Color as possible to experience and discover the healing properties of plant medicine. Our dispensary is a communal, creative and safe space for both education and exploration. Our name pays homage to Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday, two women of color who were persecuted for their cannabis consumption and yet used their art to fight against injustice, rejected the mainstream, made their own rules, and most importantly, held the door open for other women who will come after them. Josephine & Billies is committed to being a voice for women of color in the space, a demographic that has been overlooked for far too long. It is our goal to bring first-in-class cannabis education, access and community to communities of color nationwide.”
–Josephine & Billies
Free My Weedman
Website: FreeMyWeedman.com
Social Media: Instagram
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Free My Weedman is a community driven streetwear brand rooted in amplifying the stories of the survivors of the war on drugs. We are dedicated to fighting for inclusion, equality & resources that prioritize repairing the harm done.”
–Free My Weedman
Canna Luxe
Website: CannaLuxe.com
Social Media: Instagram
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
“Canna Luxe Co is 100% female, minority owned with an aggressive approach in assisting other minorities with a pathway into the industry. Our mission is to not only destigmatize what the canna consumer looks like, but to also position other minorities not just consumers but owners within the industry. Canna Luxe Co is a firm believer that you do not have to minimize your enjoyment of the plant nor your belief in its health benefits for the sake of your career or social judgement. We acknowledge that consumers who indulge in smoking are among high profile individuals and all play an essential role throughout the economy no matter what tax bracket you may fall in.”
–Canna Luxe
SHOKi
@feelshoki Happy 4/20! ??? The holiday was whole vibe at @Happy Buds Brooklyn #fortheculture
Website: TribeSHOKi.com
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Location: Brooklyn, New York
“SHOKi Bev is a vision forged in Ghana, brought to life in the republic of Brooklyn and manufactured in CA, NJ, and NY. Created by Black women passionate about travel, wine, cocktails, cannabis, and amazing food. We’re a team of educators, mothers, community organizers, and business professionals with a responsibility to uplift and protect our community through inclusive commerce and unapologetic activism.”
–SHOKi Bev
TICAL
Website: TICALofficial.com
Social Media: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Location: Staten Island, New York
“To all street intellectually inclined cannabis enthusiasts who embody music, art, fashion, sneakers and subculture. We will continue the tical legacy by offering premium flower and spreading love throughout the community. We believe it’s important to provide our customers with essential products that offer healing, serentity and peace.”
–TICAL
