Long before it was a historic day and number used to identify cannabis use, the term 420 has been used for decades by a group of people who share no common medical or recreational agenda. This is an interesting and rare collection of stories and facts about 420. From the beginning until today's worldwide acceptance, walk takes you through time while explaining the origins of 420.
Here are key things to listen out for:
- The true origins, the true roots of the term 420 and how it became codeword for cannabis
- How 420 became historic data Rolla
- The politics of making cannabis legal
- Some great innovative black folks of black companies that are a part of what they call the green rush
- Prison reforms around weed
Timestamps
[00:05:10] The several theories regarding the term 420
[00:06:13] The history of 420 during the disco era
[00:07:50] The Waldos and why they refer to themselves so
[00:10:00] How 420 really began
[00: 10:45] How 420 was managed to be spread internationally
[00:10:55] Who were The Grateful Dead?
[00:15:00] The High Times A very popular cannabis enthusiast magazine starts using the term 420.
[00:16:27] Why April has become an international counter culture holiday
[00:17:50] Several locations in America to observe 420 celebrations
[00:19:0] The most recent cannabis celebration
[00:19:47] Different ways you can celebrate 420
[00:21:08] marijuana tax act that basically prohibited cannabis throughout the US.
[00:23:04] A lot of talk on decriminalizing cannabis
[00:26:07] Some black cannabis brands to enjoy and support making an impact in the green rush
[00:33:37] CBD alternative to Cannabis
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