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Today is 420 Cannabis Day

Today is a NATIONAL HOLIDAY!!! Happy 420 Day to all the cannabis connoisseurs and advocates.

Marijuana has been proven by medical research to provide a multitude of health benefits to its patients. Thanks to new legislations the miracle plant is rapidly becoming legal in more and more US states. Hopefully it will become legal in all 50.

So far the states that have legalized marijuana are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

According to thecannabisindustry.com, “studies have also shown that consuming raw cannabis has the potential to treat lupus, arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases, help stimulate appetite and decrease nausea, prevent the spread of malignant prostate cancer cells, and prevent cell damage that can lead to serious illness and poor health”.

These are just a few of the advantages identified by scientists, healthcare professionals & advocates in the fight to push government for legalization.

Social justice groups are also calling for the immediate release and criminal record expungement of any federal and state offenders. According to Filter Mag, “A coalition of 85 advocacy organizations led by the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has sent an open letterto President Joe Biden, demanding that he work with Congress to deschedule cannabis, removing it from criminal drug laws, and approve legislation to legalize and regulate it”.

Now these are the kinds of causes I can definitely get behind. Why continue to withhold all of the wonderful benefits of the Mary Jane from the general public?

That being said — inhale and exhale and enjoy the “holiday”. *cough*

Happy 420!

Oh and because weed is an herb, there are various ways to consume the plant without actually smoking it.

If you’re not a toker check out this article: 7 Ways to Consume Cannabis Without Smoking.

To commemorate the 420 holiday here is a video of a high school band reciting the 90s smokers hit, “I Got 5 On It” by The Luniz. Pretty impressive especially being as though these kids were not even born when this song came out. lol!

Native American History: The Original Founding Fathers

Native American history is very near and dear to my heart. Being from the south, I grew up on the Trail of Tears and I have strong Native ancestry to both the Cherokee & Seminole tribes.

I enjoy reading and researching this integral part of my American history. I love collecting artifacts & exploring the culture.

In 1838 and 1839, as part of then President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. The Cherokee people called this journey the “Trail of Tears,” because of its devastating effects.

Some 100,000 American Indians forcibly removed from what is now the eastern United States to what was called Indian Territory included members of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes.

While cruising Facebook I came across this very interesting page called Native American History.

The page highlights historical facts about the plights of Native Americans in America. They also have a website where you can pick up authentic souvenirs & clothing.

If you’re on Facebook, follow the Native American History page.

Check out the website NATIVE BLOOD and cop you some native heirlooms.

Let’s help represent our tribes and help keep the legacy of our founding fathers alive and well. Without them, there would not be many of us.

Twitter Blue Checks Being Discontinued on 420 Day

Twitter has been in for a wild ride ever since bad boy billionaire Elon Musk took over. The widely popular micro-blogging social site has endured a multitude of challenges & changes within the last few months leaving some users to feel Musk is running the social media platform straight to hell. I digress.

More importantly, since his tenure as CEO, he has cut 80% of the staff. At the time, Musk defended the cuts and other cost-cutting measures, stating the company was losing $4m per day. In laymen’s terms, everything is for sale and everything must go! No refunds!

Per news reports the Tesla king paid $44 billion to purchase the mega giant network. The company is now reportedly worth approximately $20 billion. That’s a $24 BILLION DEFICIT. I’m no rocket scientist but the math is not mathing. I’m pretty sure Elon is willing to sell everything but the kitchen sink in order to recoup those losses. We’re talking billions with a (b).

To counteract his losses, one of the newest modifications coming to Twitterville will be the disappearance of the blue check listed beside verified accounts. As of April 20 aka 420 Day — the price for clout is going up.

According to Baller Alert, celebrities and other official accounts that have been previously verified will lose the check mark in their profile unless they subscribe to Twitter Blue. The service is $8 a month if you sign up via the web and $11 if you sign up on iOS. Businesses and organizations may have to pay $1,000 monthly for their verification badges.

Gold checkmarks will be issued to brands, companies, and nonprofits, while gray checks will be assigned to government agencies under this subscription.

Last month, LeBron James said he was okay with losing his blue check because he would not pay, for the service. Author Stephen King also rejected the idea.

For all the non celebs, here’s a chance to be “famous” (for a small monthly fee)

So…tweeters what’s up? You payin’ for a Twitter blue check?

Take the poll and let me know!