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    Jewel’s Catch One: Mama Jewel’s Impact on LA’s Queer Community

    Jewel’s Catch One: Mama Jewel’s Impact on LA’s Queer Community

    Jewel's Catch One, founded by Mama Jewel Thais-Williams in 1973, became a vital safe haven for Los Angeles's Black and queer community, offering music, dance, and a welcoming space amidst discrimination.