BOOK LAUNCH: Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead w/Angela Nissel

Reparations Club(aka Rep Club) is a concept bookshop & creative space Curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Black, queer, and woman-owned, the culture-centered space has become an essential hub for thought leaders, storytellers, and community, known for its warmth, dedicated staff, and curation of Black & BIPOC titles.Rep Club was founded by Jazzi McGilbert, a creative force born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, CA. Since opening in 2019, Rep Club has collaborated withWell Read Black Girl,Noname's Book Club,The Stacks, theCalifornia African American Museum,Cuties LA,Melody Ehsani,Nike,Beyoncé, and many more. Rep Club has been featured in theNew York Times,Los Angeles Times,LAist, and more.

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Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead' by author Angela Nissel in conversation with Laiya St. Clair

WHO &amp; WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on <a href="https://rep.club/products/good-grief?_pos=1&amp;_psq=ANGELA+NIS&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" title="https://rep.club/products/good-grief?_pos=1&amp;_psq=ANGELA+NIS&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead: A Memoir </a>with author Angela Nissel and moderator Laiya St. Clair.WHEN: Doors at 4:30pm, event promptly at 5pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 HOW:TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up at the event.FREE RSVP (No Book Included): This Free RSVP DOES NOT include a copy of the book and entry is based strictly on capacity at the door. Books may be available for purchase in-store.SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but still want a signed copy? <a href="https://rep.club/products/good-grief?_pos=1&amp;_psq=ANGELA+NIS&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" title="https://rep.club/products/good-grief?_pos=1&amp;_psq=ANGELA+NIS&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Order directly from our site!</a> Please email us at <a href="https://mailto:questions@reparations.club" title="https://mailto:questions@reparations.club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">questions@reparations.club</a> if you have any additional needs, questions, or accessibility concerns. About the Book:TELEVISION WRITER, PRODUCER, AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ACCLAIMED THE BROKE DIARIES AND MIXED CHARTS HER UNEXPECTED ROLE AS HER TERMINALLY ILL MOTHER'S CARETAKER IN THIS FUNNY, MOVING, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMOIR.Angela Nissel always wanted her mother’s approval. But two defining events created a barrier between them: renouncing Christianity and being admitted to a psychiatric ward— events that mirrored failed parenting to her mother.Beating her depression, Angela moved to Los Angeles where she quickly achieved success as a television writer but soon after found herself dead broke and enduring a painful divorce. It was at this low point that she received heartbreaking news: her mother had cancer. Angela moves her mother to Los Angeles where she attempts to hide foreclosure notices and her live-in boyfriend while also trying to save her mother’s life with everything from crystals to celebrity doctors. Still, her mother succumbs to her cancer.In this poignant and hilarious memoir, Angela chronicles her odyssey as she tries to remain “strong” like her mother in the face of grief. Delightfully self-deprecating, unsparing in its honesty, yet filled with wacky humor and joy, Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead, is an unforgettable portrait of love, yearning, loss, and resilience that reveals the indelible power of introspection to save our lives. ANGELA NISSEL is the author of the national bestselling comedic memoirs The Broke Diaries and Mixed, and a prolific television producer and writer whose credits include The Other Black Girl, Mixed-ish, and Scrubs. Prior to her television career, she had illustrious careers as a temp for the IRS, a stripper, and a “sleep apnea auditor” watching people snore overnight in a local hospital. She lives in Los Angeles and enjoys beating people half her age in video games. LAIYA ST. CLAIR is an award-winning on-air personality, content creator, and talent booker with a career spanning more than 25 years across radio, podcasting, live events, and cultural storytelling. A native of Washington, DC, Laiya began her journey in media at just 13 years old, volunteering for Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One. After graduating from Clark Atlanta University, she moved to Philadelphia where she went on to host and produce multiple radio time slots and morning shows, making history as co-host of Radio One’s first all-female morning show. Her impact on the airwaves earned her a Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia.Laiya later served as a Consultant and Content Producer for the Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (Visit Philly), where she curated and produced a visual library celebrating the city’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape.Building on her radio foundation, Laiya expanded into the podcast space as co-creator, host, and producer of award-winning shows including Questlove Supreme, Visit Philly’s Love + Grit, and Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast, earning multiple Webby Awards and NAACP Image Award nominations.Her work extends far beyond podcasting. Laiya has appeared as featured talent on platforms including Music Choice and has led conversations for institutions such as the National Museum of African American Music and the Recording Academy’s MusiCares. A dynamic live host, she annually serves as master of ceremonies for DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat and other cultural gatherings. Her voiceover work can be heard in national campaigns and on the Emmy-nominated animated series The Jam Van. Yes, in the words of Queen Chaka, she is every woman..... Refund Policy: At Rep Club, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However, we understand sometimes plans change. 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If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice.No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline, unfortunately no refund will be issued.Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy, please contact us at <a href="https://mailto:questions@reparations.club" title="https://mailto:questions@reparations.club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">questions@reparations.club</a>.

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