About Cannabis In Black NY
Welcome to Cannabis In Black NY, we're committed to fostering a thriving community of Black professionals within the cannabis industry. Based in New York City, we provide resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to drive excellence and innovation. Join us in shaping the future.
Meet our team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Daron Hudson
Co-founder
Lu-Shawn Thompson
Co-founder
Kate McGarrah-McLaughlin
Co-founder
Our mission
Our core mission is to foster a thriving community of Black professionals within the cannabis industry. We are dedicated to empowering Black licensed dispensary owners, ancillary businesses, budtenders, and Black-owned brands in the industry, providing them with the resources and support they need to excel.
Our unique value
Cannabis In Black NY stands apart as the first organization of its kind, specifically created to unite Black businesses and professionals within the cannabis sector. We focus on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by our community, offering tailored support and advocacy that you won't find elsewhere.
Our personality
Imagine Cannabis In Black NY as a sophisticated disruptor. Dressed in a sharp, tailored black suit paired with limited-edition sneakers and a gold lapel pin – "Corporate Executive" meets "Cultural Icon." We exude "Black Excellence," successful, polished, and proud, embodying the new standard.
"Cannabis In Black NY isn't new to this; we're true to this. The industry was built on our backs, so the future will be built by our hands. Welcome to the new standard."
- Cannabis In Black NY