Modern Architects

Al Harrington: The Athlete Who Turned Cannabis Into a Vehicle for Equity
Modern Architects

Al Harrington: The Athlete Who Turned Cannabis Into a Vehicle for Equity

Al Harrington transforms a 16‑year NBA career into one of the most influential equity‑driven cannabis ventures in the country. Through Viola Brands, named for his grandmother, he champions Black ownership, community reinvestment, and cultural visibility. Harrington bridges sports, entrepreneurship, and justice, using his platform to build opportunity in an industry long shaped by prohibition’s harms.
Kassandra Frederique: The Strategist of Justice
Modern Architects

Kassandra Frederique: The Strategist of Justice

Kassandra Frederique reshaped cannabis reform by centering the people most harmed by prohibition. As a strategist and organizer, she exposed racial disparities, built broad coalitions, and helped drive New York’s landmark equity‑focused legalization. Her leadership reframed cannabis as a civil‑rights issue, pushing the movement toward repair, accountability, and true inclusion. Frederique is a defining voice of modern cannabis justice.