Black History Month: Celebrating Black-Owned Cannabis in Boston

Black History Month celebrates Black entrepreneurship across every industry. And cannabis is no exception!

Black-owned cannabis brands are building businesses that reflect quality and community impact. At New Dia dispensary, we’re committed to amplifying voices and supporting the entrepreneurs shaping the future of cannabis.

The cannabis industry is still young, and who gets to participate in its growth matters. Black History Month brings focus to their contributions and the brands creating space for themselves while paving the way for others.

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Meet 5 Black-Owned Cannabis Brands

When you support Black-owned cannabis brands in Boston and beyond, you’re investing in entrepreneurship and innovation. You’re backing an industry that makes room for everyone. It’s about supporting the leaders who are building something meaningful.

1. Khalifa Kush

Founded by American rapper, singer, and songwriter Wiz Khalifa, Khalifa Kush represents authenticity and quality. This Black-owned weed brand offers flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates. From California roots to national reach, the brand maintains no-compromise standards. Massachusetts is one of the ten states where Khalifa Kush is available, bringing California roots to national reach. Explore Khalifa Kush products at New Dia Cannabis Co.!

2. Oakland Extracts

Founded by Terryn Buxton and Aaron Tran, Oakland Extracts delivers top-shelf concentrates at everyday prices. The brand partners with small legacy farms to create flavorful, terp-rich extracts. The company partners with veteran organizations and equity businesses to bring cannabis’ healing benefits and economic opportunities to all communities.

3. ButACake

Matha Figaro, a Haitian-American culinary expert trained at Le Cordon Bleu, built ButACake into New Jersey’s first Black woman-owned licensed cannabis manufacturer. This minority woman-owned edibles company creates cannabis-infused brownies, cookies, and treats that blend craft baking with precise dosing. As Azuca’s first-ever Social Equity Fellow, Figaro launched cannabis-infused baked goods in New Jersey in April 2024, making history while building a business rooted in transparency, lab testing, and culinary excellence.

4. MyHi

MyHi brings a new category of cannabis consumption to the market. Their fast-acting, water-soluble THC powder comes in portable Stir STIKs. Founded by TJ Stouder, this Black-led brand creates hangover-free, smoke-free cannabis experiences. They fit into active, social lifestyles. MyHi is now available in gummies and vapes across multiple states.

5. Precious Canna Co.

Founded by Precious Osagie-Erese, a nationally recognized cannabis entrepreneur and advocate, Precious Canna Co. is a luxury pre-roll brand that represents more than premium products. Osagie-Erese built this business as a story of resilience and determination, championing restorative justice and economic growth in her community. The brand speaks to everyone chasing dreams, breaking barriers, and refusing to give up.

Supporting Equity Through Where You Shop

Your purchasing decisions shape the industry. When you support Black-owned businesses in Boston, you’re backing entrepreneurs who are building with vision and determination. You’re funding innovation, creating opportunities, and helping to build an industry that reflects the diversity of cannabis consumers.

Find a Boston cannabis dispensary that stocks equity brands and takes inclusion seriously. Ask who they source from and pay attention to who they partner with. The best way to honor Black History Month cannabis progress is to align your spending with your values.

We’re building a cannabis retail experience that reflects Boston’s diversity and honors the people who have shaped cannabis culture. Every partnership we form, and every product we carry, is part of creating something larger than ourselves.

Stop by New Dia Cannabis Co. on Lansdowne Street this Black History Month. Our team can connect you with brands making a real impact in cannabis. Support Black-owned businesses, ask questions, and be part of building an industry that works for everyone.

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