As Michigan edges closer to a historic milestone in recreational cannabis sales, a deeper story unfolds beneath the numbers. This month or next, someone will walk into a dispensary, make a purchase, and push the state's total sales past $10 billion. That figure cements Michigan as one of the top states for marijuana sales since the legalization of recreational use in 2018. Yet, while this milestone reflects the rapid growth of a booming industry, it also lays bare the inequities and challenges that persist, particularly for Black communities.
