Honoring Juneteenth: How Black‑Owned Cannabis Brands Are Redefining Refreshment

June 19 marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free—two‑and‑a‑half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration has long symbolized freedom, resilience, and Black innovation; Congress formally recognized it as a U.S. holiday in 2021. Yet freedom is only the first step. True equity means economic inclusion—and that’s exactly what a new wave of Black‑owned cannabis beverage founders is fighting for in 2025.