Nekia Nichelle

You shook the dust off your suitcase, searched high and low to find your passport, and blocked out a week or two on your work calendar. Now, only one thing stands between you and your summer travel plans: an epic packing list!  That’s where Just N comes in! We’ve curated our favorite summer tra…

Father’s Day will be here before you know it, and we’re rounding up some of the greatest gifts to celebrate the #1 Dad— yours! Dads come in all shapes and sizes, so we’ve curated a gift guide for every kind of dad! Shop for gifts for the Grilling Dad, the Breakfast Dad, the Perfectly-Groomed Dad,...…

The heat is rising, and the clothing is shrinking. Hello, bikini, sandal, and sundress season! It’s time for summer vacations, time on the beach, weekends on boats, and happy hours on rooftops. Are your skin and hair prepared for the sun’s rays and the extra exposure? Today, I’m sharing my favorite…

You’ve all heard the saying, “it was like taking candy from a baby.” But in Hulu’s five-night event, which premiered on May 9, Candy Montgomery (played by Jessica Biel) is a perfect 1980s housewife with two kids, a handsome husband (Timothy Simmons), and a lovely house. But when the pressure to conf…

Named one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch” by Variety and heralded by Oprah as “a different kind of Spiritual Teacher,” DeVon Franklin is the driving force behind some of our favorite feel-good films and the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers. He produced the inspirational Miracles from…

“There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” —Sara Josepha Hale Just in case you’ve missed the pink-hued reminders at the grocery stores and the ramp-up of social media advertisements from your local florist and fancy chocolatiers, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. We love our mo…

A mother-child relationship is such a special bond. She’s seen you at your best; she’s been there for your worst; she knows your deepest secrets and loves you anyway. This Mother’s Day, show your mom the love she’s shown you with a thoughtful gift she’ll adore. No two moms are the same, so I’ve cura…

Who says Easter is a holiday that’s just for the kids? Your days of hunting colorful eggs filled with candy may be over, although I hope you’re still enjoying a Cadbury Egg or two this season. And why limit yourself to candy? You’re a grownup with grown-up tastes. This Easter, I’ve compiled a basket…

OneChicagoDay was virtual again this year! Like we did the previous year, we thought that it would be a good idea for the fans to get a chance to ask what they’ve been dying to know about their favorite shows. The questions came pouring in on IG & Twitter, that we couldn’t keep up. H…

You may know him as Dr. Eric Foreman from House, M.D., or Quincy McCall from Love and Basketball. Maybe you remember him as Q, the DJ-turned-criminal who played opposite Tupac Shakur in Juice. Omar Epps is a talented actor, rapper, and producer whose past roles span from criminal to doctor– showing…

Chicago-born-and-raised Barton Fitzpatrick is a multi-talented actor, producer, musician, and artist on the cusp of becoming a household name. He portrays Kareem in White People Money, which is one of Hulu’s most-streamed films, and he’s built an extensive resume guest-starring on Chicago-based prod…

Zoe Renee is an Atlanta-born actress whose star is on the rise. You may know her from her breakout role as Summer in the festival-darling, Jinn. In the coming of age film, Zoe plays a carefree teen whose mother’s conversion to Islam causes her to reevaluate everything in the emotional drama. It was…

Half a century ago, Samuel L. Jackson landed his first role in a feature film. Now, with nearly $5.7 billion in box office revenue, he holds the title of the highest-grossing actor of all time. From his iconic presence in Quentin Tarantino and Spike Lee films to his unforgettable depiction of Nick F…

If you’re a fan of Tyler Perry’s plays, films, and TV series, David and Tamela Mann are familiar faces in the Madea Universe. And if Kirk Franklin and the Family were in your rotation of favorite CDs throughout the past few decades, you may recognize these two, as well. David and Tamela are gospel s…

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Imagine being able to create a show that’s about the wildest and most silliest things that happen in life with your closest friends. Well, that’s the best way to describe the new comedic series Bust Down. “’Bust Down’ is rooted in our friendship. Every character is a hyperbolic version o…

Actress Erika Alexander graced our TV screens in the 90’s playing the hard-nosed, witty, and successful lawyer, Maxine Shaw, on Living Single. Today Erika wears many hats, including actress, trailblazing activist, entrepreneur, creator, producer and director—one of the country’s boldest, most…

Madea’s back — hallelujer! Tyler Perry returns with everyone’s favorite character in Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming, the newest film in the MADEA franchise set to debut on Netflix. Writer-director-producer Perry stars in the film that centers around Madea’s great-grandson&#…

From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. The trailer from the film was released yesterday on WB’s YouTube Page to a very warm reception catapulting it to the ninth trending topic on the…

The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, announces its BOSS Impact Fund. It has been reported that the single greatest barrier to success for new businesses and startups…