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Al Harrington

CEO
Viola Brands

Al Harrington is a retired professional basketball player, advocate, and cannabis entrepreneur. Since founding Viola Brands in 2011, Harrington, a former NBA player, has been at the forefront of the conversation around racial equity in the cannabis industry. The company's approach has been wide-ranging, from trying to support minority owners in need of capital for a startup (particularly important since banks won't give loans for federally illegal products) to speaking with politicians in Washington, D.C., about restorative justice legislation.

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Events featuring Al Harrington
Events featuring Al Harrington