WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with co-founders of BLK MKT Vintage, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart, as we discuss their beautiful book collection of Black cultural ephemera, Blk Mkt Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories. Jannah and Kiyanna will be joined in conversation with award-winning on-air talent, Gia Peppers.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 7pm PST (Doors at 6:30pm, event starts at 7pm)

WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)

HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.

HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:

• IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event.

• FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.

• SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!

Please email us at info@reparations.club if you have any additional needs, questions, or accessibility concerns.

This one-of-a-kind treasure trove of Black cultural ephemera, from the entrepreneurs behind the vintage shop BLK MKT Vintage, expands on their mission to curate vintage objects that tell Black stories and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to our American consciousness.

Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart have spent years scouring piles, stacks, bookshelves, and dilapidated boxes in search of themselves and their history, Black history. Through their Brooklyn brick-and-mortar BLK MKT Vintage and online shop, they have uncovered tens of thousands of items including vintage literature, vinyl records, clothing, art, decor, furniture and more.

BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories invites readers into Handy and Stewart’s work and partnership as they pick, collect, curate, design, and reimagine futures for the objects of the past. Brimming with more than 300 photographs of vintage pieces of ephemera, the book is a beautiful, ephemeral object itself calling to mind a scrapbook or family album that has a surprise on every page whether that’s 1972 celluloid pins from Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign, early 1800’s hand-drawn maps of the African continent, or 1920’s bound yearbooks from various HBCUs. The book also explores the various concepts that ground Handy and Stewart’s work; interviews with Black archivists, artists, memory workers and collectors – including a foreword from Spike Lee; a look into their private collection of thousands of items they have discovered over the years; an explanation of the different players in the antiques and vintage world; and tips and tricks on how to begin your own collection and curate physical spaces that reflect your identity and experience.

Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart are the co-founders of BLK MKT Vintage, an online vintage/antique concept shop that specializes in collectibles and curiosities, representing the richness of black history and lived experience. Their passion for material culture and found objects has led them to interior design projects, personal sourcing, set design, prop rental, museum loans and other curatorial projects in media/entertainment, education, the arts & philanthropy. Jannah has a background in business and education, with a B.A. in Economics from Smith College, and a M.Ed. in Higher Education from UMASS, Amherst. Kiyanna has a background in fashion & education, with a B.A. in Journalism & Africana Studies and a M.A. in Women’s Studies, all from Rutgers University.

Gia Peppers is an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster originally from Washington, DC. She is most known as the host and co-executive producer of the Urban One and Dentsu Good show, “More Than That with Gia Peppers.” In 2023, after broadcasting in over 100 radio markets in the US and on podcasts, the show expanded to television with a limited series on Revolt TV with the same name. In 2024, Gia landed her first major nomination from the 2024 NAACP Image Awards for hosting “More Than That with Gia Peppers” in the Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast category.

With over a decade of broadcast experience on-air, she is one of the most sought after voices in pop culture, wellness, and entertainment. She has also worked as a host and contributor with the Today Show, in the NBA as the in-arena host for the Washington Wizards, with Amazon Music, BET’s “Black Coffee,’

” VH1’s “Black Girl Beauty,” and

more. Whether she is hosting events for Michelle Obama’s “When We All Vote” initiative, hosting events all over the country, moderating panels with VP Kamala Harris, interviewing the late Kobe Bryant or amplifying Black owned businesses on her shows,

Gia’s mission is to use her platform for good.

Refund Policy

At Rep Club, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases:

Refund Eligibility

– Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only.

– After this deadline, no refunds will be issued, except under extraordinary circumstances.

– Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite).

Non-Refundable Items

– Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club).

Event Cancellation or Rescheduling

– If the event is canceled by the organizer, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders, including any fees paid.

– If the event is rescheduled, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. 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 questions@reparations.club.