Tag: Pew Research

Why Black People Still Pay More for Weed

Feature image for “Why Black People Still Pay More for Weed” showing a Black man’s hands in handcuffs holding a small plastic bag of cannabis against a dark background. Bold headline text appears above under the category “Rights Sold Separately,” visually linking cannabis enforcement, racial disparity, and criminalization. Pot Culture Magazine branding visible at the bottom. ©2026 Pot Culture Magazine Art Dept.

Cannabis use rates are similar across races, but arrests are not. Black Americans are still arrested for marijuana possession at several times the rate of white Americans, even as legalization spreads. This investigation breaks down the data, the role of possession-only enforcement, and why legalization without repair keeps old lines firmly in place.

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The Legalization Myth

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Nearly 90% of Americans support marijuana legalization, yet arrests for cannabis possession continue across the country. With over 200,000 weed arrests in 2023 alone and deep racial disparities in enforcement, public opinion clearly isn't setting policy. This report digs into the myth of legalization and the brutal reality still unfolding on the ground.

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