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Vicksburg, Miss., native Gabrielle Terrett writes that marijuana legalization should combat the war on drugs in marginalized Black and Brown communities, ensuring equity in profits, releasing prisoners with non-violent marijuana-related charges and encouraging full inclusion in the progressive marijuana movement.
Scientists have shown that racial and ethnic minorities are more likely than white people to catch, be hospitalized because of and ultimately die from the virus. In explaining these findings, researchers often point to patterns within society that advantage white people over racial and ethnic minorities. These patterns reflect systemic racism or institutional racism.
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