The NBA’s decision to remove cannabis from its banned substances list in 2023’24 marked more than a rule change—it was a cultural reset. At the heart of the shift is Al Harrington, the former NBA star whose advocacy and entrepreneurship have helped push cannabis from locker room whispers to league-wide acceptance. Continue reading Full-Court Press with Al Harrington: Leading the NBA’s Green Pivot
On December 4, 2024, four legendary athletes stepped into the spotlight at MjBizCon, North America’s premier cannabis industry convention, to discuss the growing intersection of sports and cannabis. Continue reading A New Playing Field: How Athletes Are Changing the Game by Positioning Cannabis for Wellness and Recovery
We are taking a moment to highlight the Top 23 Athletes who led the Sports Cannabis Movement forward in 2023. Continue reading Highlighting the Top 23 Athletes of 2023
Emerging as an underdog, Cannabis is on pace to change the game for athletes around the globe. Continue reading Reviewing the Changes in the Sports Cannabis Landscape
Al Harrington, Founder of Viola Brand and cannabis advocate has led the charge for athletes around the world pushing a host of initiatives to the forefront. With an opportunity to shift the cannabis conversation and provide a much needed dose of education, Al Harrington joined Brandon Marshall, Chad Johnson, Chantel Tremitiere and D.J. Williams on the I Am Athlete Podcast. “In New York, New York … Continue reading Starting 2022 on a High Note
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, athletes, artists and professionals around the world are stressing the importance of keeping the conversation open, transparent and constant. In a recent live stream event heavy hitters Al Harrington, John Wall, Drake, Killer Mike and Ralo announced they had written a joint letter requesting President Biden to pardon all non-violent cannabis offenders. During his 2019 presidential campaign, Biden … Continue reading Pushing for Cannabis Action
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