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The month of April, because of 420 (April 20th), is a celebration within cannabis culture. In the last fifty years 420 has evolved from a code for let’s smoke a joint at 4:20 p.m. to a day that brings people together as a call to action. The day has its fair share of concerts and parties for those who are not afraid to be open about their cannabis use. In recent years, small to mid-scale informational events are held for those who want to learn more about what cannabis can do for their lives. From planting parties with panel discussions...

Marijuana, cannabis, weed, pot, and a whole host of other names is not a gateway drug. Stigmatization and demonizing of the plant and quite frankly the racism surrounding its usage, can be a primary reason why conversations about cannabis are difficult to have or downright silenced. History has proven that when people are silenced all are harmed either directly or indirectly. The harm comes from discriminatory laws that are still being passed or remain on the books from the hold over practices of the “war on drugs” era. For many countries the legalization of cannabis is still being tested. The...

As states continue to come online legalizing cannabis more people are either learning about strains or getting reacquainted with certain strains.  With that there is an ongoing conversation whether knowing the strain is a marketing tool and essentially rendering certain terms meaningless. For those who are learning what to buy, knowing names and time-tested terms is helpful. For seasoned consumers being able to quickly pick up what they need by way of naming their personal classics is a welcomed ease. Therefore, these terms continue to serve the greater good, marketing or not. What is a cannabis (or hemp) strain? A...

by Rashida Bartley Anyone who has changed careers is often asked why and how did you do it? Changing whether by choice or circumstance is always hard. When circumstance changes one’s course then the how and why are obvious. "I had to."  When not faced with force, the decision to make a shift still is a tough one. In the best-case scenarios, it is one that is well thought out. Most entrepreneurs, small business owners and self-employed people will say no amount of thinking and planning can guarantee success. Looking for absolutes will guarantee failure in business and in life. The...

High Grade Vape is committed to being at the forefront of the cannabis industry. Our founders believe in entrepreneurship, service and innovation. With those guiding principles, we continue to ask ourselves what can we do for our customers and our communities. These questions moved us to create 420 for 4/20! There will never be another 4/20/2020! What does that mean to High Grade Vape and you? Well, we felt that in this time of global health concerns, economic stress and overall uncertainty we had to find a way to make a positive impact while still celebrating the 4/20 holiday. So for you, our community, that means we...