Sunday, April 19, 2015

Cultivating hemp awareness at Mount Rushmore

By Kirk Stevens
Source: kotatv.com

Early Earth Day celebration focuses on the many uses of the cannabis plantMOUNT RUSHMORE, S.D. -

Debunking myths and raising awareness, that’s the goal of one group gathering at Mount Rushmore for a early Earth Day celebration.
RasDawn Meeks will host an educational event Saturday at Mount Rushmore, paying tribute to Jack Herer and his book, “The Emperor Wears No Clothes”.
The focus of the book is on the many industrial, medical, religious uses of cannabis and hemp.
Meeks says that she wants to educate people about economic, medical, and environmental benefits of the plant that was once the nation’s top cash crop.
The site for Saturday’s rally holds significant meaning because of the historical importance the cannabis plant has played in the building of the nation.
“To be able to orchestrate an event at Mount Rushmore, it is a privilege by god. Our founding fathers, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and, Abraham Lincoln, they smoked it, they used it, they encouraged us to cultivate it”, said Meeks
Saturday’s event starts at 10 am and is free to the public.
In the event of inclement weather, Meeks says the event will move to the community center gym in Keystone.




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