Below are five trends from 2020 that we expect will continue to have a positive effect on Black and ... [+] Brown communities in 2021. With the help of the For(bes) The Culture community, made up of members whose areas of expertise run the gamut, we’ve identified five trends from 2020 that we expect will continue to have a positive effect on Black and Brown communities in 2021. As the cannabis market continues to grow—New Frontier Data projects that it will reach $35 billion by 2025—we anticipate seeing more Black and Brown entrepreneurs emerging in the space. Mental Health ConversationsA slew of mental health advocates, including actress Taraji P. Henson, sought to make conversations about mental health issues less taboo in Black and Brown communities in 2020. These populations are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues than white populations, but are less likely to seek help.

Source: Forbes December 29, 2020 13:52 UTC