The United States legal cannabis industry is projected to reach approximately $30.5 billion in revenue in 2026, according to a March 2026 report by Whitney Economics. According to Flowhub,legal cannabis is expected to add approximately $149 billion to the U.S. economy, as every $10 spent at dispensaries creates an additional $18 in economic activity. In a climate where Black women are disproportionately unemployed and underemployed, these are particularly significant facts and figures.

While the perception of those in ownership and leadership roles within this rapidly expanding business are While males, there are a growing number of Black women stepping up to make a name for themselves as cannabis entrepreneurs. With growing (no pun intended) communities like Cannabis in Black to support these bold women and their customers, the face of the industry is thankfully evolving to truthfully reflect those working behind the scenes with thoughtful and creative businesses in the field.

From Brooklyn to South Central L.A., here are 7 Black women owned cannabis dispensaries to keep on your radar whether they’re in your hometown or in a city you plan to visit soon. Support these small, Black women owned businesses and be sure to tell them that ESSENCE sent ya.

NAME: MATAWANALOCATION: Brooklyn, NYFUN FACTS: Matawana is the first Black woman owned dispensary in Brooklyn, and they deliver to every block in the borough.THE VIBES: According to their website, “From seed to staff, we carefully select products that meet our high standards for purity, potency and safety. Clear product labels, educational resources, and staff expertise are always available to help you make informed choices.”SOCIAL: @Matawana

NAME: MARY & MAINLOCATION: Capital Heights, MD (Washington, D.C. suburb)FUN FACTS: Spelman College gradHope Wiseman, Mary & Main’s co-founder, became the youngest Black woman owned dispensary owner in the United States when she and her co-founder mother, Dr. Octavia Wiseman, opened their business in 2018. THE VIBES: Expect a wide assortment of offerings from pre-rolls to vapes to edibles, plus a large selection on their medical menu. Their events appear to be a good time too and range from brunches to yoga gatherings.SOCIAL: @MaryandMain

NAME: GORILLA RXLOCATION: South Central Los Angeles, CA (Crenshaw District)FUN FACT: In the city of Los Angeles, there are approximately 200 dispensaries and this is the one of the small few owned by Black women.THE VIBES: With a brand slogan like, “Black women get us higher”, we were immediately sold. Rooted in community, this family-inspired space goes beyond the expected. Gorilla RX also offers services like assistance with applying for a California medical marijuana card and cool merch including baseball caps and hoodies.SOCIAL: @GorillaXWellness

NAME: BLISS + LEXLOCATION: New York City (Upper East Side)ENLIGHTENING FACT: Founders and wife-husband duo Nicole and Chris Lucien know firsthand the negative impact that cannabis prohibition and criminalization has had on the Black community and the are using their entrepreneurial instincts to do something about it.THE VIBES: A wide array of edibles, pre-rolls, flowers, vapes, topicals and drinks from an impressive selection of brands like 1906, Florist Farms and Through the Moon. Their blog posts on the history of 4/20 and other interesting topics don’t hurt either.SOCIAL: @BlissandLex

NAME: POSH GREEN CANNABIS BOUTIQUELOCATION: San Francisco, CAFUN FACT: Posh Green is the first Equity Retail Cannabis Dispensary in San Francisco independently owned by a woman of color.  THE VIBES:  Known as a luxury boutique focusing on high-quality products, Posh Green offers daily deals, sponsors community events, cannabis education and Sunday delivery services.SOCIAL: @PoshGreen

NAME: YERBA DE LA BUENALOCATION: Brooklyn, NY FUN FACT: The brand’s cool website, built with an education-first experience in mind, was just relaunched in March 2026.THE VIBES: This Afro-Latina wife-husband duoclaims that there is never ever sitting inventory of their products and that everything they sell is packed to order at the peak time, every time.SOCIAL: @YerbadelaBuena

NAME: JOSEPHINE & BILLIE’SLOCATION: Los Angeles, CA FUN FACT: This operation promises visitors to be transported back to the 1920s and 1930s to the “teapads” in many of our communities where Black folks could safely gather to enjoy fellowship, jazz and cannabis.THE VIBES: An elevated cannabis experience in a space named after the Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday? Where do we sign up?SOCIAL: @JosephineandBillies

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