Derrell constructed Let’s Talk Weed Outreach Meetings; the first event relating to economic empowerment opportunities, Massachusetts laws and regulations surrounding cannabis, and social equity. The second Let’s Talk Weed Meeting was with the Co-Founder of Two Buds Grover Daniels about Business Valuation. Derrell also partnered with Grover Daniels for a third outreach meeting on fees and taxes when working in the cannabis industry. Mr. Black’s bottom line is to educate Black people and minorities on cannabis by developing advocacy, education, and marketing campaigns to promote awareness, information, and education about the efficacy of cannabis and the viability of hemp. Derrell Black is committed to youth awareness and development in the cannabis industry. Derrell Black has begun his entrepreneurial career with his first business Black’s Canna Consulting.Derrell Black was the Chapter President of Massachusetts for the nonprofit organization Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a national nonprofit organization representing the Cannabis and Hemp industry for Black people and minorities. Derrell was with the organization from 2018-2022. Derrell Black has been honored as one of the 65 outstanding Black and Hispanic Men leading in cannabis; a write up that has been featured on Yahoo Finance.