Coming out of a year where we saw countless LGBTQIA+ BIPOC institutions across the country disappear, now more than ever we need investment into queer businesses that empower our community (instead of just turning out for pride month).

I have been working on a pioneering queer community-driven cannabis dispensary to support our local LGBTQIA+ BIPOC community in Downtown Los Angeles. 

Inspired by the first medical dispensaries in the Castro which provided cannabis to those suffering from HIV/AIDS, Green Qween will be a necessary safe space using cannabis as a vehicle and economic engine for change by donating 10% of our yearly profits to the local LGBTQIA+ Pride Organization, DTLA Proud, to fund the construction of the DTLA Proud Community Center. 

But, on June 2nd our application is set to expire...forever.

It is not just about selling cannabis, Green Qween would hire unhoused LGBTQIA+ through a local workforce development partner, support LGBTQIA+ BIPOC small business by stocking their products on our shelves, and proudly display our motto on the 2,000 sq’ side of our building that we are indeed “QUEER ALL YEAR!” 

We need LA City Councilmember Kevin de Leon to agree with our mission and with only 5 days left, we need everyone's support in order to make this shared vision a reality. Please join me in urging support for the LGBTQIA+ BIPOC community by signing this petition now!

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LA WEEKLY: DTLA NEEDS A LGBTQIA+/BIPOC-DRIVEN CANNABIS DISPENSARY