VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 516 Hearing – Cannabis Reform and Regulation – Senate Finance (3.9.2023)
March 9, 2023
On 3.9.2023 – LBS testified on SB 516 – a bill that regulates the recreational cannabis industry.
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VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – HB 556 Hearing – Cannabis Reform and Regulation – House Economic Matters (2.17.2023)
February 17, 2023
https://youtu.be/2RXqciSTJJE On 2.17.2023 – LBS testified on House Bill 556 concerning reform and regulation of the cannabis industry. Lawrence Grandpre, discussed the necessity of high tax revenues to fund the
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 285 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings Committee (2.14.2023)
February 14, 2023
On 2.14.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 285 – Authorizing Police Accountability Boards with independent investigatory powers.
VIDEO: MDOG Transparency Summit – Participatory Budget & Legislative Session
February 10, 2023
https://youtu.be/LUQpkNEmxDw In 2021, the MD General Assembly passed Anton’s Law, making a significant step towards greater transparency and accountability for law enforcement. However, implementation has proved largely ineffective. Requestors still
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – HB 280 Hearing – House Judiciary Committee (2.7.2023)
February 7, 2023
On 2.7.2023 – LBS testified in support of House Bill 280 – Removing criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis and possession with the intent to distribute.
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 51 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings Committee (2.2.2023)
February 2, 2023
https://youtu.be/-pVwdN7_gLc On 2.2.2023 several community organizations and civic leaders testified in support of Senate Bill 51 – Removing the sole use of the odor of cannabis as the basis for
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 73 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings (2.1.2023)
February 1, 2023
On 2.1.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 73 – Removing criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis and possession with the intent to distribute.
2022 Black Legislative Agenda Day (12.03.2022)
December 3, 2022
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle is pleased to convene our 9th Annual Black Legislative Agenda Day: From the Baltimore Grassroots.
Our hope is that those of us working in the grassroots can use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively on our efforts in Annapolis to support legislation that will help our communities.
VIDEO: The Right to the City and Black Nationalism (10.16.2022)
October 16, 2022
Dayvon Love (Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle) and Errol Henderson (Penn State University) discuss the contemporary and historical role black nationalism plays in cities. Moderated by Michaela Machicote.
Repost – A Blunt Conversation on the Racial Implications of Legalizing Marijuana (5.15.2022)
May 15, 2022
On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Lawrence Grandpre, co-author of “The Black Book” and Director of Research for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Our fellow Black Power