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Episode 63: Fighting Injustice Through Law and Art - A Conversation with Richeda Ashmeade

Episode 63: Fighting Injustice Through Law and Art - A Conversation with Richeda Ashmeade

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 In this compelling episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report Podcast, host Tahir Johnson sits down with dynamic guest Richeda Ashmeade. A Last Prisoner Project constituent, Richeda is a law student, poet, and activist, now into her second year of law school in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life and work are fueled by the ambition to challenge and overturn the systemic injustice inherent in the cannabis industry. Beyond her law studies, Richeda has carved out a niche for herself in the world of spoken word poetry. A member of the esteemed San Diego Poetry Slam Team, she recently shared the stage with Ghostface Killah in NYC, where she used her poetic platform to highlight the issues surrounding cannabis legislation and its punitive measures. This episode explores the trajectory of Richeda's journey, from her poetry stages to law school and her passionate advocacy for her father - unfairly sentenced to 22 years for a cannabis-related offense. Richeda's story is a poignant testament to the broader systemic problems of cannabis legislation and the dire need for reform. Tahir and Richeda also delve into the impactful work of the Last Prisoner Project, an organization dedicated to redressing the harms of cannabis prohibition. For listeners who want to know more about their incredible efforts, you can visit lastprisonerproject.org. Tune in to hear an inspirational and thought-provoking conversation that underlines the connection between cannabis, diversity, art, and law, and how one woman uses this intersection to fight for justice. Don't miss this unforgettable episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report Podcast.
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