Thais-Williams opened Jewel's Catch One in the early 1970s, recognizing the need for a specific haven for Black LGBTQ+ people in Los Angeles. With an intention of creating a gay space, Catch One quickly grew to attract 1,300 attendees nightly, including celebrities like Madonna and Janet Jackson. Over 42 years, it became a safe, inclusive home for the Black LGBT community, standing as a testament to Thais-Williams' vision.