Racial Identity, Reparative Justice, and Equity-Focused Marijuana Policies

• In Event: Lightning Talk: Race, Memory, and Political Action: Exploring Racial Identity, Justice, and Disillusionment in Contemporary America

Brief Overview

I explore how racial identity, reparative justice, and policy framing shape support for equity-focused marijuana policies. Whites with strong racial identity react negatively, while Blacks support policies despite skepticism on effectiveness.

Author

• Yorkow Oppon-Acquah, Illinois College