Terminology is deceptive and when white people use weed…it’s labeled as CBD with a positive twist.
As for Black people in America, just ask Sha’Carri Richardson what white privilege is.
“For the first time in the Olympics 125-year modern history, elite athletes are being open about their use of cannabis products to prepare them for the world’s biggest stage in sports. Leading the charge is Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, who incorporates CBD into her training routine using products from Mendi, a company founded by her sister Rachael Rapinoe and Brett Schwager. Mendi’s founders started the company to create a brand of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products that provide athletes with natural wellness solutions to help them recover better and perform at their best. And while Mendi has assembled a team of top athletes as brand ambassadors, the company hopes to tap into a market of consumers looking for a more natural approach to health and wellness,” via Forbes.
While athletes are using weed to perform and the wicked system used Richardson’s use to cope with the death of her mom as a weapon against her.
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