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Title: 2019/06/05 MMERI Press Release for Orlando Forum.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: The MMERI forums provide community members with an opportunity to engage in a two-way conversation with community medical marijuana stakeholders. Community members were able to ask questions and get answers from the diverse panel composed of: Cynthia Hughes Harris, Ph.D. Research Chair, MMERI Initiative, and Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences Florida A&M University Representative Bruce Antone Florida House of Representatives Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith Florida House of...
Show moreThe MMERI forums provide community members with an opportunity to engage in a two-way conversation with community medical marijuana stakeholders. Community members were able to ask questions and get answers from the diverse panel composed of: Cynthia Hughes Harris, Ph.D. Research Chair, MMERI Initiative, and Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences Florida A&M University Representative Bruce Antone Florida House of Representatives Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith Florida House of Representatives Valeria Robinson Baker, RPh, C.Ph. Olympia Compounding Pharmacy Uday Daphtary, M.D. Affordable Care Clinics Mark Canty Undersheriff, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Rev. Leo Stoney Pastor, The MaxOut Church
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Date Issued: June 2019
Identifier: MMERI_11
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/06/05 MMERI Press Release Orlando Community Forum.
Creator: FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Regional press release announcing dates and times for community forums. MMERI Event Date Location Community Forum June 27, 2019 Tampa/St. Petersburg Community Forum July 9, 2019 Pensacola Community Forum July 18, 2019 Jacksonville Community Forum TBD Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale Community Forum TBD Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
Date Issued: 06/05/2019
Identifier: FAMU_3384
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/07/20 MMERI Pensacola Press Release.
Creator: FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Press release for the Pensacola community forum. Panelists included: Michelle Beasley, M.D. Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida David Brannon, M.D. Cantonment Family Medicine Tommi Lyter Chief, Pensacola Police Department Chip Simmons Chief Deputy, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Lonnie Wesley III, Ph.D. Pastor, Greater Little Rock Baptist Church
Date Issued: August 2019
Identifier: FAMU_3383
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/08/14 MMERI Press Release South Florida.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Press release announcing FAMU MMERI hosting of two South Florida forums as part of its goal to educate and inform the state’s diverse communities about medical marijuana and the dangers of illegal marijuana use.
Date Issued: August 14, 2019
Identifier: MMERI_12
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/10/04-FAMU MMERI Press Release Announcing Launch of State-Wide Radio Show.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: lorida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) today launched MMERI Forum Radio, an expansion of its successful community forums held in Tallahassee, Orlando, Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. MMERI Forum Radio is a half-hour weekly program that airs Friday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on WANM Radio 90.5 FM in Tallahassee and southern Georgia and Friday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WILD Radio 95.5 FM in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. The...
Show morelorida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) today launched MMERI Forum Radio, an expansion of its successful community forums held in Tallahassee, Orlando, Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. MMERI Forum Radio is a half-hour weekly program that airs Friday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on WANM Radio 90.5 FM in Tallahassee and southern Georgia and Friday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WILD Radio 95.5 FM in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. The radio program is designed to inform and educate the public about medical marjiuana and the impact of the unlawful use of marijuana on Florida’s diverse communities.
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Date Issued: 2019/10/04
Identifier: FAMU-6894
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/10/17 - FAMU MMERI Partners with Bi-National Health Fair andHispanic Heritage Celebration in Quincy.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: The health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at 315 N. Key St., Quincy. The event is free and open to the public. It will include medical and dental exams, information booths, health screenings for diabetes and blood pressure and many other services. Mexican Consulate services will also be provided. PAEC helps small school districts with limited resources to better serve children, teachers, and administrators. The organization serves 14 member districts, representing over 45,000 students,...
Show moreThe health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at 315 N. Key St., Quincy. The event is free and open to the public. It will include medical and dental exams, information booths, health screenings for diabetes and blood pressure and many other services. Mexican Consulate services will also be provided. PAEC helps small school districts with limited resources to better serve children, teachers, and administrators. The organization serves 14 member districts, representing over 45,000 students, as well as many other non-member districts. Maria Pouncey, Ed.D., administrator for the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, said she appreciates the effort being made by MMERI to reach out to all of Florida’s diverse minority communities .
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Date Issued: 2019/10/17
Identifier: FAMU-6891
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/10/17 -MMERI Hold Community Forum at Melbourne Church.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: The community forum will be held at The MaxOut Church, 1106 W.H. Jackson St., Melbourne, Fla., 10:13 a.m. Sunday, October 20. The event will feature panelists with medical, political, law enforcement and social justice backgrounds. The forum is free and open to the public. MaxOut Church pastor Leo Stoney said he invited MMERI to come and present information about medical marijuana and the impact of unlawful marijuana on Florida’s diverse minority communities after being a panelist at MMERI’s...
Show moreThe community forum will be held at The MaxOut Church, 1106 W.H. Jackson St., Melbourne, Fla., 10:13 a.m. Sunday, October 20. The event will feature panelists with medical, political, law enforcement and social justice backgrounds. The forum is free and open to the public. MaxOut Church pastor Leo Stoney said he invited MMERI to come and present information about medical marijuana and the impact of unlawful marijuana on Florida’s diverse minority communities after being a panelist at MMERI’s Orlando community forum. He saw how critical it was to bring this information to the public. Stoney said he believes in the power of education and awareness.
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Date Issued: 2019/10/17
Identifier: FAMU-6893
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/10/17 MMERI Radio Forum: College Students and Law Enforcement.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: This week’s episode of MMERI Radio focuses on law enforcement and college students, drug tests, campus policies for students recommended to use medical marijuana, common misconceptions about marijuana possession and other topics. Florida A&M University (FAMU) Police Chief Terence Callaway and Will Cannon of Danzy Bail Bonds will join co-hosts Angela Hardiman, public affairs liaison for the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI), and Patricia Green-Powell, MMERI interim...
Show moreThis week’s episode of MMERI Radio focuses on law enforcement and college students, drug tests, campus policies for students recommended to use medical marijuana, common misconceptions about marijuana possession and other topics. Florida A&M University (FAMU) Police Chief Terence Callaway and Will Cannon of Danzy Bail Bonds will join co-hosts Angela Hardiman, public affairs liaison for the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI), and Patricia Green-Powell, MMERI interim executive director.
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Date Issued: 2019/10/17
Identifier: FAMU-6892
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2019/10/24 -FAMU SGA Campus Forum on Marijauna Use Press Release.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida A&M University
Abstract/Description: The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Student Government Association (SGA) will host an on-campus forum to help educate students on the issues surrounding medical marijuana and the use of illegal marijuana. The student forum will be held in collaboration with the FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) at Perry-Paige Auditorium 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 29. The event is free and open to the public. The panel includes: Mutaqee Akbar, JD, Akbar Law Firm; Rev....
Show moreThe Florida A&M University (FAMU) Student Government Association (SGA) will host an on-campus forum to help educate students on the issues surrounding medical marijuana and the use of illegal marijuana. The student forum will be held in collaboration with the FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) at Perry-Paige Auditorium 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 29. The event is free and open to the public. The panel includes: Mutaqee Akbar, JD, Akbar Law Firm; Rev. Shawana Elwood New Mount Zion AME Church; Alexis McMillan, RPH, Economy Drug Store; Mark Moore, MD, MedCan, LLC; Gwendolyn Singleton, Ph.D., College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities; Chief Terence Calloway FAMU Police Department; Cynthia Hughes-Harris, MMERI research chair and dean, School of Allied Health Sciences; Antoneia Roe, JD, FAMU Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
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Date Issued: 2019/10/24
Identifier: FAMU-6890
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2020/01/09 - MMERI Radio Forum Features Conversations on Cannabis with Medical Doctors, a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease and a Stress Therapist.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Research Initiative, Florida A&M University
Abstract/Description: This week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features two back-to-back half-hour episodes of conversations on anxiety, stress management and how cannabis works on the human body. The episode also includes a conversation with Parkinson’s patient Glen Penfield talking about his personal journey with medical marijuana. The program’s feature counselor, educator and psychotherapist Alishea Rowley, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the FAMU College of Education, certified...
Show moreThis week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features two back-to-back half-hour episodes of conversations on anxiety, stress management and how cannabis works on the human body. The episode also includes a conversation with Parkinson’s patient Glen Penfield talking about his personal journey with medical marijuana. The program’s feature counselor, educator and psychotherapist Alishea Rowley, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the FAMU College of Education, certified cannabis physician Dr. Kantilal Bhalani, M.D., of Doctors Goodwill Foundation and Affordable Care Clinics and Dr. Bhavin Patel, M.D., of Affordable Care Clinics.
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Date Issued: 2020/01/09
Identifier: FAMU-6889
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2020/01/24 MMERI Radio Forum FeaturesConversations on Legal Issues in Cannabis and the History and Societal Impact of Cannabis.
Creator: FAMU MMERI, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Tallahassee, Fla. – This week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features two back-to-back half-hour episodes of conversations on cannabis. The first half hour includes a conversation with cannabis and agricultural attorney Scheril Murray Powell, with an overview of the cannabis landscape. The second half hour features FAMU College of Law professor Jennifer Smith discussing the historical and societal impact of cannabis
Date Issued: 2020-01-24
Identifier: FAMU_MMERI21
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: 2020/01/29 - FAMU MMERI Press Release FAMU MMERI Forum RadioFeatures MMERI Mini Grant Recipients and Cannabis Business of FAMU Alum.
Creator: FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: This week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features two back-to-back half-hour episodes of conversations on cannabis. The first half-hour features the research of Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) mini-grant recipients John Luque, Ph.D., Gwendolyn Singleton, Ph.D. and Huijin Li Ph.D., The second half hour features FAMU Alumni Joshua Green, co-founder of Veriheal. The company works nationwide and helps patients gain safe and legal access to...
Show moreThis week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features two back-to-back half-hour episodes of conversations on cannabis. The first half-hour features the research of Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) mini-grant recipients John Luque, Ph.D., Gwendolyn Singleton, Ph.D. and Huijin Li Ph.D., The second half hour features FAMU Alumni Joshua Green, co-founder of Veriheal. The company works nationwide and helps patients gain safe and legal access to medical cannabis.
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Date Issued: 01/29/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3410
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: MMERI List of Community Forums.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Education Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: A listing of community forums beginning 04/30/2019 through 02/27/2020, including panelists and places held.
Date Issued: 03/31/2020
Identifier: FAMU-6896
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: MMERI List of Community Forums II.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Education Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: A listing of community forums with date held and participating panelists. The list covers forums from 04/30/2019 through 02/27/2020.
Date Issued: 03/11/2020
Identifier: FAMU-6897
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: MMERI Promo Video for 2020/08/31 Forum.
Creator: Medical Marijuana Education Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Angela Hardeman introduces the topic and panelist for the August 31, 2020 forum. "What's New in Marijuana?" The upcoming forum will feature Molly Bell, Director for Cannabis at the Florida Department of Agriculture, and, Dr. Terrell Newton, Anesthesiologist for acute pain and injury.
Date Issued: 2020/08
Identifier: FAMU-6901
Format: Video file

Title: Videocast MMERI 04/02/2020 (Garcia).
Creator: FAMU MMERI, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Viedocast hosted by Carol Davis, Associate Director of Communications, and Angela Hardiman, Public Affairs Liaison MMERI with special guest Attorney Reginald Garcia of Flordia Clemency Lawyer.com. The topic of discussion is COVID-19 and the Impact on Unlawful Marijuana. Additional topics of discussion include; The release of non-violent offenders due to COVID-19 Conditional medical release Humanitarian/Compassionate release Clemency The ten specific diseases listed in Florida statutes that...
Show moreViedocast hosted by Carol Davis, Associate Director of Communications, and Angela Hardiman, Public Affairs Liaison MMERI with special guest Attorney Reginald Garcia of Flordia Clemency Lawyer.com. The topic of discussion is COVID-19 and the Impact on Unlawful Marijuana. Additional topics of discussion include; The release of non-violent offenders due to COVID-19 Conditional medical release Humanitarian/Compassionate release Clemency The ten specific diseases listed in Florida statutes that qualify for medical marijuana and other debilitating medical conditions of the same class.
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Date Issued: 04/02/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3423
Format: Video file

Title: Videocast MMERI 04/03/2020 PART I (Dr. Newton).
Creator: FAMU MMERI, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Carol Davis, FAMU Associate Director of Communications, and, Angela Hardiman, interview Dr. Terel Newton of Acute Injury Relief about COVID-19 Prevention, Treatment and the Impact on Medical Cannabis Patients. Discussions include increased anxiety due to the pandemic and the possible need to increase dosage. Dr. Newton also recommends meditation as a possible therapy combined with medical cannabis.
Date Issued: 04/03/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3424
Format: Video file

Title: Videocast MMERI 04/10/2020 (Mutaqee Akbar).
Creator: FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Videocast hosted by Carol Davis, FAMU Assistant Director of Communications, and, Angela Hardiman, Public Affairs Liaison for MMERI. The guest speaker is Attorney Mutakee Akbar, Esq. The discussion is about COVID-19 and its impact on unlawful use of marijuana. The question posed to Attorney Akbar is, "has he seen an increase in unlawful marijuana use related to the anxiety fueled by the current pandemic?"
Date Issued: 04/10/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3419
Format: Video file

Title: Videocast MMERI 04/10/2020 Part II (Dr. Newton).
Creator: FAMU MMERI, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: Carol Davis, FAMU Associate Director of Communications, and, Angela Hardiman, Public Affairs Liaison MMERI, talk with Dr. Terel Newton of Acute Injury Relief about COVID-19 Prevention, Treatment and the Impact on Medical Cannabis Patients. They address such issues as delivery changes, disruptions in supply and possibly adjusting cannabis dosage to deal with increased anxiety. Dr. Newton also warn patients about smokeable medical cannabis in this era of COVID-19 especially if the patient has...
Show moreCarol Davis, FAMU Associate Director of Communications, and, Angela Hardiman, Public Affairs Liaison MMERI, talk with Dr. Terel Newton of Acute Injury Relief about COVID-19 Prevention, Treatment and the Impact on Medical Cannabis Patients. They address such issues as delivery changes, disruptions in supply and possibly adjusting cannabis dosage to deal with increased anxiety. Dr. Newton also warn patients about smokeable medical cannabis in this era of COVID-19 especially if the patient has underlying respiratory issues.
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Date Issued: 04/10/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3422
Format: Video file

Title: Videocast MMERI 04/23/2020 Corporal Jerimiah Sharp.
Creator: FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Abstract/Description: This episode features Corporal Jeremiah Sharp, a trooper and instructor with Colorado’s State Patrol. Mr. Sharp came highly recommended (by our colleagues at the University of Florida) to appear as a leading, national expert on the drug recognition program.
Date Issued: 04/23/2020
Identifier: FAMU_3455
Format: Video file

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