Shut down by COVID, Houston nightclub transforms into grocery store to support Black vendors CBSVillage
disrupted life across the country, a Houston nightclub called District 1960 was host to some of the hottest musical acts, including Megan Thee Stallion and Moneybagg Yo.
That's when a new idea sprouted up. Thomas could still bring people together — not to bop, but to shop, at his own grocery store. dropped 41% during the pandemic, the highest of any racial group, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. "This is a good outlet because you're able to grow with him," Davis said."He's starting. And then once he gets another location, hopefully you can grow with that and then you'll be able to supply that next location."
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