Antonio Harvey Was The Only Black Cannabis Producer In The Room Episode 55

What if your whole life you saw other black men going to jail and doing hard time for selling marijauna, while their white counterparts got off with a warning or a slap on the wrist? Antonio Harvey, former NBA player and commentator and currently CEO of Legends Brand, found an investment opportunity that he just couldn’t pass up and became one of Portland Oregon’s ONLY legal black cannabis producers. But what if you found out that your decision to enter the world of cannabis cultivation would mean that you would be the lone black male in any space where your peers were doing business -- for years? Would you back out, knowing how painful it can be, to be the only one in the room? Or would you encourage other black men and women to join you, showing them that this is an opportunity to finally level the playing field. Finding Antonio Harvey: Connect on Facebook Visit www.legends.club Be sure not to miss our new Now Normal series releasing every Thursday. If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on Now Normal, be sure to join our Facebook Group . You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com. Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more. Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices