The Untapped Promise of Cannabis Legalization | Akwasi Owusu-Bempah | TEDxToronto

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. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jbcrazy1998]

Currently taking his class at UofT, one of the best profs i have ever had, he really makes you think

[@NyandengAGarang]

I took Soc322 (Criminal Justice & Inequality) with prof Owusu-Bempah over the Winter (2020) too and it was eye opening!

[@jbcrazy1998]

Nyandeng Garang im planning to take that this year!! im so glad its another one of his courses

[@malshi_nathasha]

He is my professor! So proud

[@josephbriggs7067]

I love hearing Akwasi Owusu- Bempah speak, phenomenal work he is doing.

[@lotsofhardtimes]

Thank you for your fantastic speech and advocacy for the cannabis community.

[@earlhutchison4291]

A good book that documents the studies on the mental aspects of THC is "Tell your Children" by Alex Berenson.

[@steeviem1835]

I've always said that. That records should be wiped after it's legitamised

[@SpeakerSlam]

a real thinker...

[@MrTerdherder]

What happened to Daryl ?

[@alexn.2901]

Why does he take so much time to talk about race...?

[@thereasag7212]

Because it matters

[@shannonarpit2555]

Why shouldn't he?

[@alexn.2901]

@@shannonarpit2555 You actually misunderstood what I've been trying to say.
My question is why race is only raised at the end.

[@teccaninakilla]

Boring