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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, 20237 min read
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
Jan 6, 20227 min read
THE APOTHECARY AGE
Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.
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Bobby Black
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
Remembering The Reverend
Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.
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Bobby Black
Apr 1, 20212 min read
April 1, 1964 - Article Announcing the Discovery of THC First Published
It was on this day in 1964 that the article announcing the discovery of THC was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Bobby Black
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided
It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.
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Bobby Black
Dec 27, 20209 min read
REVERENCE FOR THE REVEREND
OG Eddy Lepp is a medical marijuana pioneer and P.O.W. whose courage and compassion have cemented his place in cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Nov. 5, 1996 - Proposition 215 is Passed
This Day in Cannabis History: Nov. 5, 1996 — Prop 215 is Passed.
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Bobby Black
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Dr. Lester Grinspoon (1928-2020)
Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.
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