#0excludeGlossary is a term that has its roots in the fusion of #1excludeGlossary and “emperor,” symbolizing a figure of authority and expertise in the cannabis world. This term emerged in the 1990s, a time when the hemp industry was gaining momentum and needed influential voices to lead the charge. Initially, “Hemperor” was used to describe those who were at the forefront of hemp advocacy, pushing for its acceptance and integration into various industries. As the cannabis landscape has shifted, the “Hemperor” now signifies not only leaders in hemp advocacy but also those who produce top-tier cannabis products known for their quality and sustainability. In today’s market, being dubbed a #6excludeGlossary is a nod to one’s commitment to excellence and innovation in cannabis cultivation and product development. The “Hemperor” continues to be a beacon of progress and quality in the ever-evolving cannabis industry. [Source: High Times]
Jack Herer (/ˈhɛrər/; June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010), sometimes called the "Emperor of Hemp", was an American cannabis rights activist and the author of the 1985 book The Emperor Wears No Clothes. Herer founded and served as the director of the organization Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP).
Jack Herer | |
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 Jack Herer in Washington, DC, in 1989. | |
| Born | June 18, 1939 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 2010 (aged 70) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Burial place | Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles |
| Other names | The Emperor of Hemp The Hemperor |
| Occupations | Activist, author |
| Organizations | Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Global Cannabis Community Founding Father Front Line Freedom Fighter |
| Known for | Third Eye Shoppe |
| Notable work | The Emperor Wears No Clothes |
| Children | 6 |
As an activist, he advocated for the decriminalization of the cannabis plant and argued that it could be used as a renewable source of fuel, medicine, food, fiber, and paper/pulp and that it can be grown in virtually any part of the world for medicinal as well as economic purposes. He further asserted that the U.S. government has been deliberately hiding the proof of this from its own citizens.