Juneteenth 2025 is an opportunity to honor and showcase the achievements and contributions of Black-owned cannabis brands and dispensary owners in New Jersey. These resilient entrepreneurs bring tremendous knowledge and experience to the industry that helps elevate the cannabis community and forward innovation. Help Eastern Green Dispensary celebrate Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025, by supporting Black-owned cannabis brands and Black dispensary owners in New Jersey.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a US federal holiday in 1981, after Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” advocated for acknowledgement and commemoration of the abolition of slavery. Every June 19th commemorates the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas to announce and enforce President Abraham Lincoln’s January 1, 1863, Emancipation Proclamation—the law that officially freed the last of 3-million slaves in the US.
How Can We Celebrate Juneteenth?
We can celebrate the official holiday by supporting educational events, attending community events, listening to the powerful music by Black musicians, and enjoying the outstanding food and culture of our fellow Black Americans.
In the cannabis industry, we can support Black owned dispensaries, purchase Black owned cannabis brands, acknowledge Black cannabis entrepreneurs, and honor our cannabis industry Black-owned businesses.
Cannabis Industry Black-Owned Businesses in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to numerous Black cannabis entrepreneurs. Here’s a short list of the Garden City’s rich Black-owned businesses in the burgeoning New Jersey cannabis scene:
Black Owned Cannabis Brands
Black-owned businesses in the cannabis industry are popping up across the US. The number of New Jersey Black-owned cannabis brands is also growing, affording many highly qualified, experienced Black cultivators and producers to put their proverbial hat into the ring. Their unique take on cannabis culture and experience helps the industry innovate and grow. Here are some Black-owned cannabis brands to watch for.
PRECIOUS Canna Co. (PRECIOUS)
2024 marked the year founder Osagie-Erese, a nationally recognized and award-winning cannabis entrepreneur and advocate, launched her pre-roll brand, the first Black-woman-owned brand in the state. This luxe brand is raising the bar on quality cannabis, and is now featured in over 20 dispensaries across the Garden State.
Prolific Growhouse
Another of the growing number of Black-owned weed brands in New Jersey, this cultivator operates out of Trenton, New Jersey. The company, founded by native Trentonian, David Nicolas, has exploded in a short time. You can find Prolific Growhouse’s quality-grown strains in over 75 dispensaries across Central, North, and South New Jersey.
Nichols even named a special strain after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Make sure to check out Murphy’s Sourz, a “delightful mix of sour lemon, sweet tangerine, with hints of diesel and pine.”
Black Owned Vape Brands
As the number of Black-owned cannabis brands grows, we will see more vape products from these companies, including a few vape brand brands to check out now:
- Viola: A wholly Black-owned edibles company offering award-winning vapes in a wide range of strains in eight states, including New Jersey, and in Canada.
- Joystick: A Black-owned vape brand carries disposables, cartridges, and edibles in diverse blends and flavors.
Black-Owned Edibles
The edible market is taking off as more cannabis users opt for smoke and vape-free weed solutions. More and more Black-owned edible brands are making their way to the market. Here is a fun edible brand:
- Mellows: A unique, edibles brand that makes craft low-dose, gourmet marshmallows. Their small-batch cannabis confections are a huge hit.
New Jersey’s Black Dispensary Owners
New Jersey’s cannabis industry continues to evolve, and with it comes a growing community of Black entrepreneurs who are reshaping the landscape with innovation, equity, and purpose. From social equity advocates to tech-forward pioneers and family-run shops, these dispensary owners are carving out space in a competitive market while staying rooted in community values. Below are some of the inspiring Black-owned dispensaries making their mark across the Garden State:
- Noiré Dispensary: Family-operated, Black-owned cannabis dispensary in Maplewood, NJ
- Simply Pure Trenton: Black-owned, social equity-focused dispensary, Ewing, NJ,
- Chow420 Dispensary: Black-Owned AI-automated dispensary startup, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Holistic Solutions: NJ’s first Black-woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Atco, NJ
- Voltaire Dispensary: Black-owned dispensary, Mount Holly, NJ
- Bakin’ Bad: The first 100% Black-veteran-owned cannabis dispensary in Atlantic City, NJ
- Moja Life: Black-owned and equity-focused dispensary, Trenton, NJ
- Moe Weed: Founded in Jan 2021 by Moe Sutton in Trenton, NJ
Why Is it Important to Support Black Cannabis Entrepreneurs?
At Eastern Green Dispensary, we recognize that the cannabis industry is still lacking Black representation. We proudly support quality Black-owned cannabis brands. For more information about specific brands, drop by our Voorhees dispensary, or browse our online menu.
