Biko

Biko was created to celebrate the cultivation and use of cannabis as a time-honored tradition for (and by) women specifically (but not exclusively). Biko serves cannabis connoisseurs concerned with consistency and award-winning production quality, while helping normalize black women as curators of luxury cannabis experiences. We create a safe space for growth within the industry, and work to build with underrepresented brands and businesses through partnership and collaboration.

As a black woman owned social equity brand, Biko's existence and success is embodied by working toward ending systemic racism and inequalities in the cannabis space. Our values are expressed through our hiring practices as well as in our marketing efforts. The Biko Creators Circle program (www.bikoflower.com/creators-circle) offers monthly microgrants and support to independent BIPOC and Queer artists. Biko's founder and CEO, Timeka Drew, is also the co-founder of Our Academy (https://thisisourdream.com/what-is-our-academy/), a mentorship program that empowers minorities in the cannabis industry.