Jaquita Ta'le, a talented individual with a rich family heritage, is the granddaughter of the late Luther James, a renowned actor, director, producer, and college professor who was also a childhood friend and colleague of the celebrated author James Baldwin. Moreover, Jaquita is the granddaughter of Ora Green, a twice Emmy-nominated hair stylist who made a significant impact in the industry.
As a child actor, Jaquita performed under the name Jaquita Green, showcasing her early talent. She went on to graduate with honors from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a double major in acting and writing for film.
In 2008, Jaquita co-directed and co-produced a documentary film that took her to various locations around the world, including South Africa, London, Italy, Amsterdam, and New York. The film, titled "WORD... I Didn't Know That Hip Hop Could Get Down Like That," was screened at the Pan African Film Festivals in Los Angeles and Atlanta, and was produced by her production company, Nou La Production.
Jaquita is also a member of the hip-hop/R&B/reggae group Nola Darling. The group's debut mixtape, "Nola Darling's Pretty Gritty Mini-Mixtape," was released in 2008 to positive reviews. Nola Darling has been featured in various publications, including URB Magazine, Vibe Vixen, Complex.com, and XXL.com.
