The Untapped Promise of Cannabis Legalization | Akwasi Owusu-Bempah | TEDxToronto
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Cannabis legalization is spreading across the globe. In this visionary talk, criminologist Akwasi Owusu-Bempah shares his insights on the people who have been most impacted by drug prohibition and explains how the economic benefits of legalization can be used to promote positive social change. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. His work focuses on the intersections of race, crime and criminal justice, with a particular interest in the area of policing. Akwasi is now studying various aspects of cannabis legalization in Canada. His current projects include a study of Black males’ perceptions of and experiences with the police in Greater Toronto Area. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
TEDx Talks. (2018, December 13). The Untapped Promise of Cannabis Legalization | Akwasi Owusu-Bempah | TEDxToronto [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zhuo3aizOY
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