Tea Pad: A 501(c)(3) committed to equity in the cannabis industry
Our mission is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, skilled workforce with a dedication to inclusivity.
The "tea pad" is part of a very rich history of cannabis (marijuana) in the Black community of
New York City and the jazz scene of the 1920s and '30s.
It was a dynamic time in American history.
During this time, the United States government launched an aggressive campaign of
marijuana prohibition, which had a catastrophic impact on Black and Brown communities
for decades to come.
Tea pads were convivial speakeasy-style spaces where people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds
could come together free from the violence of prohibition. American jazz was born in tea pads. The music and lyrics of American jazz legends are the foundations of America's Civil Rights Movement.
"It isn't where you came from; it's where
you're going that counts."
- Ella Fitzgerald
The Queen of Jazz
1917 - 1996
November 11, 6 pm - 9 pm at Party HQ, Bowie, MD
Join US with Chris Jackson
We're thrilled to host an evening of music, networking, and provocative conversation with cannabis entrepreneur and leading social equity advocate Chris Jackson. He's dedicated to reversing the negative damage caused by inequities across all industries. Make necessary connections at Tea Pad and make change!
Live Music, Powerful Networking, and Making Change
Party HQ, Bowie, MD 6 pm-9 PM
We'll be at Party HQ on November 11th, honoring our veterans and learning from experienced cannabis entrepreneur Chris Jackson. Make new connections for your cannabis business. Tea Pad is the spot to meet investors and future partners! The Dyra Wolf Band will be laying down some funky grooves!
July 2023 in Silver Spring, Maryland
Maryland Adult Use Goes Live July 1st: What Should You KNow?
The Maryland Department of Commerce created a Capital Access Program to promote opportunities for women-owned businesses and social equity applicants in Maryland’s newest and fastest-growing industry. We're were with Delegate David Moon, who outlined what's next for future Maryland cannaprenuers.
Tea Pad Was in Boston in June 2023
Boston Tea Pad
Thank you Green Analytics Regional Director of HR Suzette Russ as the featured speaker with us in Boston. Suzette is singularly focused on building a diverse workforce in all Green Analytics testing labs. It's a perfect match for our focus on advancing women and BIPOC in cannabis STEM!
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Tea Pad is a nonprofit focused on advancing women and people of color in cannabis STEM (science, technology, engineering, and medicine) via the Tea Pad Fellowship Program. Our Tea Pads are lively networking and fundraising events for learning more about cannabis policy and making connections in the cannabis industry while we work hard to ensure equity in the cannabis industry.
Thank you to our tea pad SPONSORS
