Chapter 1.
The
Pen
to
Right
History
The pen that shared the stories of cannabis injustice can be used to end it.
This pen has written the stories of cannabis injustice.
Now it can be used to right history.
The
Letters
Chapter 2.
These letters tell the stories of those who have experienced cannabis injustice—and how it has impacted their lives.
We can not celebrate the benefits of legalization if we do not address
“This pen in my hands can bring my father to your attention. The same pen in your hands can set him free.”
- Richeda Ashmeade
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Chapter 3.
The
JOURNEY
On june 17, 2024, governor wes moore used the pen to right history and signed the largest state-level pardon in u.s. History
175,000 convictions pardoned
"We cannot celebrate the benefits of legalization while forgetting the consequence of criminalization" - Governor Wes Moore
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Sign Richardo’s Clemency Petition
I saw my mother forced into being a single mother. There are things a father can teach you that a mother can’t. And I grew up having my father kept away from me.
- Richeda Ashmeade
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