Echoes of Injustice: The Unyielding Spirit of Big Nate All-Star, the Power of Music and His Stories of Wrongful Convictions
From the heart of Boston’s bustling streets to the dense projects of Worcester, Big Nate All-Star — a name that resonates with resilience — emerged from the shadows of systemic oppression. Born into a world where the color of one’s skin could determine one’s fate, Nate’s journey began amidst turmoil when his father, Willie Bennett, […]
“Gunpowder Haze” Collaboration Highlights Black-Owned Cannabis Innovation in BHM
In a notable collaboration for Black History Month, two Massachusetts-based, black-owned cannabis businesses, Major Bloom and Dris Delivery, have come together to co-brand and bring a distinct pre-roll product, “Gunpowder Haze,” to the market. This initiative not only showcases the entrepreneurial spirit within the black community but also emphasizes the importance of diversity and cooperation […]
Cannabis and Crime: Worcester’s Transformation for a Safer Community
Major Bloom is serving as a conduit to help the Massachusetts cannabis community connect with Worcester businesses as the entities work toward a shared goal of improving quality of life for their neighbors. Businesses in Worcester’s vibrant Green Island and Canal District neighborhoods recently gathered for a community meeting and discussed strategies to contribute to […]
Major Bloom and its Cannabis Outreach Plan
Our Outreach Plan Recreational Cannabis Dispensary in , Surveying and Interviewing Marginalized Communities | Positive Impact Plan Proposal for Selected Partners January 2021 By: Ulysses Youngblood, MBA The purpose of this document is to guide the outreach efforts which involve communities economically impacted by prohibition. The steps include intentionally targeting marginalized (adults 21+) low-income neighborhoods […]
