Flashpoint: Economy of cannabis, remembering Bab Siperstein and ending period poverty
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the economy of cannabis. Patrick Duff, co-owner of Philadelphia Temple of Hemp and Cannabis, Desiree Ivey of Women Grow, Jordan Harris, Pennsylvania State Rep and Tauhid Chappell, a medical marijuana patient and secretary of Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists walk through the flames of this issue. Also, Abu Edwards, national spokeperson for Smart Approcahes to Marijuana makes an cameo. The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is the Barbara "Babs" Siperstein, a transgender activist who helped pass the Siperstein law in New Jersey. Commedienne and transgender activist Julie Scotti speaks about her friend and provides insight on Siperstein's life and legacy. Our changemaker of the week is No More Secrets, Mind Body Spirit, a non-profit working to reduce the stigma around "Period Poverty." Founder Lynette Medley is the guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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