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Overview for website: Black Progressives Sound Off: Marijuana Rescheduling brings together policy leaders, advocates, industry voices, and community stakeholders for a candid conversation about the federal rescheduling of marijuana and what it could mean for Black communities.

As the national cannabis policy landscape continues to evolve, this discussion will examine the potential impact of rescheduling on criminal justice, health, business ownership, economic opportunity, access, and long-standing inequities created by prohibition.

The conversation will ask an important question: Is rescheduling progress, compromise, or unfinished business?

Presented by M4MM and Black Cannabis Week, this Congressional Black Caucus Week reception creates space for Black progressive voices to examine where we stand, what may change, what may not, and what should come next.

Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, connection, and community at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM–7:30 PM

FEDERAL HEARING SCHEDULED

JUNE 29, 2026

Stay informed with updates, expert analysis, and educational resources from the M4MM Policy & Research Team.

FEDERAL CANNABIS RESCHEDULING

RESOURCE CENTER

Understanding Cannabis Rescheduling:

What It Means - And What It Is Not

As the nation prepares for the upcoming federal cannabis rescheduling hearings, M4MM is committed to providing clear, accurate, and unbiased education on one of the most significant policy discussions in cannabis history.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

POLICY BRIEF SERIES

RESEARCH & MEDICAL IMPLICATIONS

PATIENT ACCESS & HEALTHCARE CONSIDERATIONS

INDUSTRY & REGULATORY ANALYSIS

HEALTH EQUITY PERSPECTIVES

FEDERAL HEARING UPDATES & ANALYSIS

WHY THIS MATTERS

Rescheduling cannabis could create new opportunities for research, healthcare integration, and regulatory modernization. However, rescheduling alone does not legalize cannabis federally, resolve state regulatory challenges, or automatically address longstanding disparities within the industry.

Understanding the distinction is critical.

At M4MM, we believe informed communities make better decisions. Our goal is to provide trusted resources that empower meaningful conversations and evidence-based policymaking.

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