TED Talks Daily How marijuana reform could repair, reclaim and restore communities | Khadijah Tribble
Jun 18, 2021
Khadijah Tribble, a marijuana policy advocate and social entrepreneur, dives into the impacts of the war on drugs on marginalized communities. She passionately discusses the need for equitable cannabis reform to uplift those harmed by systemic injustices. Reflecting on her own childhood in the South, Khadijah contrasts personal aspirations with those of her peers. The conversation also uncovers the lasting consequences of criminalization and emphasizes the urgent need for restorative justice to repair damage done over decades.
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Childhood Dream
- Khadijah Tribble recalls a childhood moment at Vacation Bible School when she declared she wanted to be a "thinker."
- After laughter and disapproval, she quickly changed her answer to "lawyer."
Marijuana Matters
- Years later, at the Kennedy School, Tribble declared her focus on marijuana policy.
- This sparked applause but also self-doubt about her choice of topic.
War on Drugs' Impact
- The war on drugs has disproportionately harmed Black and brown communities, undoing progress made by the Civil Rights Movement.
- Millions of people face collateral consequences for marijuana-related offenses.