Globally acclaimed DJ, human rights advocate, and current Phoenix Suns Basketball Operations staff member Joshua Zeke Thomas has joined the Advisory Board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the country’s most established legalization group. He will work with NORML to promote education and responsible use of cannabis while advocating for consumer rights.
In addition to his music career and activism, Zeke Thomas is a host, media personality, and entrepreneur known for appearing on Good Morning America, MTV’s Catfish, and Sirius XM, among others. As a DJ, he has performed with icons like Diana Ross, Snoop Dog, Jay-Z, and Lady Gaga. He has also been an Official NBA All-Star DJ and regularly DJs President Joe Biden’s Courage Awards.
Thomas, a partner and Senior Vice President for Cheurlin Champagne is a recognized advocate for survivors of sexual trauma and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s first male spokesman. He has served on President Biden’s LGBT Policy Advisor Committee and received numerous awards for his activism and leadership in the LGBTQ+ community. The son of NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who created the globally pioneering cannabis and hemp company One World Products, Joshua credits his father’s sense of justice and perseverance for starting his journey in plant medicine and humanitarian activism.
“I’m honored to join NORML’s Advisory Board and help advocate for the rights of cannabis consumers and survivors of trauma. Together, we can educate, raise awareness, and drive meaningful policy change, ensuring everyone has equal access to this plant and its benefits.”
On the Advisory Board, Thomas will help amplify NORML’s unique criminal justice and consumer advocacy endeavors so that the public can participate more directly in the nonprofit’s national, state, and local initiatives.