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New York will not issue Adult-Use Licenses until 2023. (at Javits Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV772Nnrtyn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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WeRise founder and executive director LaMon Bland, is currently being held in detention under New York State law. Over the last three years, Mr. Bland has been challenging an arrest and conviction rendered by New York State. New evidence now questions the legitimacy of the past conviction. More recently, Mr. Bland has made allegations of targeting and retaliation by New York State. Therefore, in the interest of fairness and transparency, it is appropriate for this and all other matters between New York State and Mr. Bland be publicly heard and resolved in a federal court. (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVHEJYurarX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We need your Help... Please retweet and post. THIS HAS TO STOP! We are asking for press, media to intervene and get involved ASAP! @lamonbland (at Harlem New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5T0-_LZ-m/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tuesday September 14, 2021 “When They Go Low, Make Sure They Scrub The Floor While Down There!” We Rise To Legalize Founder Calls For Reform In Manhattan District Attorney Office Citing Prosecutorial Misconduct & Obstruction Of Justice Former First Lady @Michelle Obama once said “When They Go Low, We Go High”, in response to negative campaign attacks by Republicans against Democratic Party leaders. It now appears the New York County District Attorney’s Office, in coordination with Democratic Party leaders, has gone so ‘low’ that state and federal laws have been skirted in the process. Newly released evidence shows they may have maliciously prosecuted an African American father of two at the direction of the Manhattan Democratic Party leader. This is not an instance where law abiding citizens reported a crime to law enforcement. Here facts suggest the county prosecutor has used its police and prosecutorial powers to unlawfully harm a citizen as a political favor. And rather than accept responsibility it appears they are using unlawful tactics to obstruct justice and avoid detection. If fact they broke the law then this is an opportunity to correct an institutional deficiency within the justice system. There appears to be a system where the politically connected persons can use their influence to unlawfully request prosecutors and judges to violate the law. Equally disturbing, in this specific case, it appears individuals in both the district attorney’s office and the court system acted unlawfully to carry out the request. In doing so they violated the law. Since they have chosen to go low now they must certainly take steps to clean up the mess. A formal investigation, by an independent body, is necessary to determine if this was an isolated incident or a ‘pattern & practice’ of abuse. Racism has left many of Black Americans to live with the collateral consequences of an unjust convictions. Usually it takes years before justice is served. This is an unique opportunity because the administration that engaged in the misconduct can participate correcting the misconduct while it is ripe. Read more... Link in Bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTznAOuLTFK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Thank you for everybody who RSVP’d and agreed to stand with us. @WeRiseToLegalize is cancelling this event for the safety and well-being of our supporters. Again thank you for standing with us on this important issue. #WeRise (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPhasDr_FR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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"Federal bills are inherently racist and are attempting to ‘whitewash’ bad acts against Black American communities.” Don’t ever negotiate against yourself. Decriminalization & equal access to licenses have become the carrot in a one-sided proposition. Those provisions plus Government Accountability, Damage Assessments and Reinvestment Plans should be included as a matter of RIGHT! Otherwise the federal bills are inherently racist and are attempting to ‘whitewash’ bad acts against Black American communities. Join @WeRiseToLegalize Tuesday 9/2/21 at 10A for #SocialDistanced #Disturbance @SenateDems Leader @Chuckschumer @senschumer #NYC office 3rd Ave between 48th & 49th. (at Central Park Conservatory Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSFhlPfLUIb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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No state or federal cannabis legalization has admitted the government’s role in intentionally harming Black communities. No legislation has language to calculate the cost. No legislation offers government commitment to reinvest in the communities they damaged. And that is why the recent federal cannabis bill is racist on its face. Join @WeRiseToLegalize for a #SocialDistanced #Disturbance 10A EST Tuesday August 10, 2021 @SenateDems Leader @Chuckschumer @senschumer #NYC office 3rd Ave between 48th & 49th. (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCrpePLC3f/?utm_medium=tumblr

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While on the subject of ‘Patriotic Duty’. President @JoeBiden has done nothing to correct the US War on Drugs that he literally orchestrated with the intent to attack Black American communities. We all acknowledge COVID as a problem. But RACISM is the leading public health and national security issue that continues to be overlooked in America. And that is why the recent federal cannabis bill is racist on its face. Join @WeRiseToLegalize for a #SocialDistanced #Disturbance 10A EST Tuesday August 10, 2021 @SenateDems Leader @Chuckschumer @senschumer #NYC office 3rd Ave between 48th & 49th (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCFPZBr25U/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Don’t neglect those that got you here! In 2021, History was made in Georgia thanks to African American voters led by a an extraordinary coalition builder named @StaceyAbrams. Those voters sent a mandate from the South across America that racism must end. Any federal law, to include the cannabis bill, that was birthed in discrimination must acknowledge & correct those policies and practices. That is why @WeRiseToLegalize has requested a meeting w/ @SenateDems Leader @Chuckschumer @senschumer @bloombergbusiness @bloombergopinion (at 780 3rd Avenue New York Ny 10017) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR85urZrQPk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We Rise To Legalize calls for New York County Democratic Party Chairman Keith L. T. Wright to resign immediately and for the NY County Democratic Party Executive Committee to convene an independent investigation to address claims of misconduct by Mr. Wright in his role as County Chair. More... Link 🔗 in bio. #KeithWright #NewYorkCounty #WeRisetoLegalize #DemocraticParty #Resign #CountyChair https://www.instagram.com/p/CO24XwQBRVO/?igshid=15kcryn11ovs9

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We Rise To Legalize (We Rise) calls for independent oversight to monitor the conviction review of an investigation, arrest, and indictment brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office against We Rise To Legalize founder & trustee Attorney LaMon Bland. We are also calling on all 2021 NY County District Attorney candidates join in solidarity for independent oversight and a release of all evidence. Justice and fairness cannot wait until after the upcoming Democratic Primary election. Sign the petition. Link in the bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/COfjZLSB71Q/?igshid=c2gxue2uhl5i

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4.20.2021 2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of the War on Drugs being waged on Black and Brown Americans across the United States. To stop inequitable cannabis reform from continuing on a State level, @WeRiseToLegalize calls on President Biden to end the 50 year War on Drugs and monitor the Federal Overhaul. The same people that jailed cannabis entrepreneurs are now the the new Cannabis "PLUGs" ! History has shown that model will not end well for Black and Brown Americans. All States and the Federal Government should commit to Solid Reparative Measures. We choose Restoration and Healing. #RoadToRestoration #happy420day #WeRisetoLegalize #WeRise420 #marijuanalegalization #nyc #verzuz #BlackAmericanGrowers #HoodCares #TogetherWeRise (at Verzuz TV) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN6b9k6BNsb/?igshid=4u51odii7pq0

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On this day in history Honorable Justice Jane Bolin was born. WeRise honors Jane Bolin and her family legacy.  Jane Matilda Bolin, LL.B. (April 11, 1908 – January 8, 2007) was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, and the first black woman to join the New York City Bar Association and the New York City Law Department. In 1939, she was sworn into the bench of the New York City Domestic Relations Court, making her the first black woman to serve as a judge in the United States. #1stBlackWomanJudge #NYBar #Yale #NYCLawDept #WeRisetoLegalize #WeRiseAction #werise420 #BreakBarriers #RoadToRestorationFilm (at NY Supreme Court) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNjV7ylhzNe/?igshid=1u0zhfsuxv476

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On this day in1974, Mr. Henry Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run. We are grateful to Hank Aaron and others for reminding us that no obstacle is insurmountable. #HammeringHank #hankaaron #halloffame #mlb #WeRisetoLegalize #werise #WeRise420 #44 #Respect #HomeRunKing (at Atlanta Braves Baseball Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbRKIhByym/?igshid=kyee7l2ymvyd

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Billie Holiday, born. April 7th, 1915 was one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, leaving an incredible legacy of recordings behind her. Billie Holiday was targeted by the government throughout the 1940s in an effort to racialize the drug war, with the aim of preventing her from singing her controversial song "Strange Fruit." As a roundabout way to curb her musical advocacy, the FBI pursued Holiday for her drug use and imprisoned her on drugs charges. #WeRisetoLegalize #billieholiday #happybirthday #billieholidayvsus #fbifiles #warondrugs #marijuanalegalization #RoadToRestorationFilm (at Billie Holiday Theatre, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNYTdf2hgk3/?igshid=i9sldspxs7gp

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Commemorating the death of MLK. April 4, 1968 Dr. King Easter Sunday. #StaySafe ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 #TogetherWeRise #WeRise420 #WeRisetoLegalize (at Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd Harlem, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNQI2lEB9oo/?igshid=xasdyk1o0rq5

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Senate Bill S854A has been signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Enacts the "Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act" New York State becomes the 15th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana. #WeRisetoLegalize #NewYorkState #Legalizes #Marijuana #Cannabis #MRTA #Marihuana #Regulation #Taxation #Act #WeRiseAction #S854A (at Albany State Capitol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFsx8ZB9B3/?igshid=10l0tz7bla8pw