HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

Aug 25, 20211 min read

August 25, 1992 - "Brownie Mary Day" is Officially Established in San Francisco

It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.

Jan 14, 20211 min read

Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided

It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.