THE ORIGIN OF 420
How a secret code for weed created by a group of high schoolers evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
- Jan 1
- 7 min
THE CHEMISTRY OF CANNABINOIDS
Examining the discovery of cannabinoids and the “Father of Cannabis Research,” Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam.
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Bobby Black
- Jul 9, 2022
- 11 min
HAIL TO THE QUEEN
A profile of Dutch entrepreneur, inventor, adventurer, and cannabis icon Mila Jansen—aka the Hash Queen.
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Bobby Black
- Jan 6, 2022
- 7 min
THE APOTHECARY AGE
Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.
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Bobby Black
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Nov. 17, 1978 - High Times Founder Tom Forcade Dies By Suicide
It was on this day in 1978 that High Times founder and Yippie icon Tom Forcade died by suicide in NYC.
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Bobby Black
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Oct. 26, 1989 - Black Thursday: Launch of Operation Green Merchant
It was on this "Black Thursday" in 1989 that the DEA launched "Operation Green Merchant"—raiding dozens of grow shops across the US.
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Bobby Black
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
October 8, 1937 - First-Ever Federal Marijuana Convictions in the US
It was on this day in 1937 that the first-ever federal marijuana convictions were handed down under the Marihuana Tax Act.
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Bobby Black
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
October 3, 1973 - US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Released
It was on this day in 1973 that the US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was released.
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Bobby Black
- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min
Sept. 26, 2007 - Tainted Edibles Company Raided by DEA
It was on this day in 2007 that pioneer edible makers Tainted Inc., and its owner Mickey Martin, were raided by the DEA.
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Bobby Black
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released
It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.
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Bobby Black
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI
It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.
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Bobby Black
- Aug 28, 2021
- 2 min
August 28, 1964 - Bob Dylan Gets the Beatles Stoned for the First Time
It was on this day in 1964 that Bob Dylan got The Beatles stoned for the first time in NYC.
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Bobby Black
- Aug 25, 2021
- 1 min
August 25, 1992 - "Brownie Mary Day" is Officially Established in San Francisco
It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.
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Bobby Black
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
REMEMBERING THE REVEREND
Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.
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Bobby Black
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
CARRY ON, WAYWARD BILL
Honoring the life of longtime Yippie activist and cannabis advocate "Wayward Bill" Chengelis.
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Bobby Black
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
August 5, 1972 - The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Raided by the BNDD
It was on this day in 1972 that the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs raided the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.
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Bobby Black
- Jul 10, 2021
- 13 min
HASHISTORY - PART 1: FROM PERSIA TO PARIS
When it comes to the history of hashish, the facts are as fascinating as the folklore.
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Bobby Black
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
July 1, 1973 - The Drug Enforcement Administration is Established
It was on this day in 1973 that the Drug Enforcement Administration was officially established.
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Bobby Black
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
June 17, 1971 - President Nixon Declares War on Drugs
It was 50 years ago today that President Richard Nixon first announced the War on Drugs.
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Bobby Black
- May 23, 2021
- 11 min
AMSTERDAM'S CANNABIS REVOLUTION - PART 1: POT PROVOCATEURS
How a handful of activists and entrepreneurs transformed the Venice of the North into the cannabis capital of the world.
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