Stacey Abrams Talks about Legalizing Marijuana, and Steps to Trying Become First Black Woman Governor at One Music Fest in Atlanta

By: Jarrod Horton

Staff Writer

Stacey Abrams is looking to make history this year and become America’s first Black female governor. The Democratic candidate out of Georgia platform of increasing spending on education and decriminalizing marijuana has appealed to people in the Hip Hop community. Back in February she went on Twitter and gave her position on weed use. “I support decriminalization of marijuana, legalization of medical marijuana and local cultivation of medical marijuana. Once we have established a strong substance abuse network, I am open to legalization for recreational use.” she said