DALLAS — Since 1956, Gipson Grocery has been a staple in West Dallas. Phillip Gipson, the store’s owner, is a second-generation owner.
“Gipson Grocery is considered to be the oldest Black-owned convenient grocery store,” said Phillip. “We endured a lot during that time period obviously in the 50s and 60s to establish the grocery store and keep it going.”
Gipson Grocery is located in what’s considered a food desert. His store offers low prices to help lower-income families, but he could see a change with about 45,000 dockworkers on strike…