About Maiysha Kai

Maiysha Kai is a columnist and Lifestyle Editor for theGrio, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in the fashion and entertainment industries, a love of great books and aesthetics, and the indomitable brilliance of Black culture.

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TheGrio Fit, mini-workouts, lunch break workout, kettlebells theGrio.com
January 18, 2023
In week four of theGrio Fit series, learn how to make even mini-workouts count toward your new year's fitness goals.
2023 Critics Choice Awards, red carpet, awards season, theGrio.com
January 16, 2023
Angela Bassett, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and 'Abbott Elementary' were among the night's big winners, building on their awards season momentum.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault, My People, Writing Black, theGrio.com
January 15, 2023
Civil rights icon and acclaimed journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault joins Maiysha Kai to discuss her career and latest book, 'My People.'
Fitness, Exercise, theGrio Fit Core Strength, theGrio.com
January 11, 2023
Looking to upgrade your fitness this year? Whether lifting weights or increasing cardiovascular activity, core strength is key!
theGrio Fit, weight loss, losing weight, fitness goals theGrio.com
January 4, 2023
While weight loss isn't on everyone’s list of resolutions, staying active should be. TheGrio Fit can help you meet those…
best black books 2022
December 21, 2022
In need of a last-minute gift? We suggest a book by a Black author—and we've compiled a list of our…
African American depression, suicide among Black people theGrio.com
December 19, 2022
The death of beloved entertainer tWitch reflects an increasing crisis of self-harm among African-Americans.
How to take a sabbatical theGrio.com
December 15, 2022
What would your career look like if you were able to take a sanctioned time out? A sabbatical might be…
Underground Railroad Trail of Tears Travel theGrio.com
November 29, 2022
Sites commemorating the Underground Railroad and Indigenous American history exist throughout North America. Have you visited one yet?
2022 Soul Train Awards theGrio.com
November 28, 2022
In a weekend full of celebrations, the 2022 Soul Train Awards joined theGrio Awards in celebrating Black achievement.
2022 CFDA Awards theGrio.com
November 8, 2022
Lenny Kravitz, Virgil Abloh, Law Roach, and more were honored at the "Oscars of Fashion," also known as the 2022…
Sephora Holiday Savings Event 2022 theGrio.com
October 29, 2022
From Black-owned brands to rare beauty bundles, Sephora's annual event is a highly anticipated attraction for good reason.
Black Panther Wakanda Forever Premiere Red Carpet theGrio.com
October 27, 2022
Vibranium violet was one of the evening's colors on the purple carpet of the "Wakanda Forever" world premiere in Hollywood.
Kanye West Adidas theGrio.com
October 25, 2022
After anti-Semitic remarks that have drawn praise from neo-Nazis, Adidas is the latest of Kanye's collaborators to cut ties.
WACO Wearable Art Gala theGrio.com
October 24, 2022
In Los Angeles, Black style statements took over the red carpets of the 5th Annual WACO Wearable Art Gala and…
TheGrio Awards 2022 theGrio.com
October 23, 2022
TheGrio Awards' inaugural celebration attracted luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, politics, social justice, and more.
comfort food crowd cooking Chef Jerome Grant theGrio.com
October 21, 2022
Just in time for fall and holiday gatherings, acclaimed chef Jerome Grant puts his own cultural spin on short ribs…
Meghan Markle theGrio.com
October 18, 2022
While hosting Paris Hilton on her Spotify podcast "Archetypes," Meghan Markle recalled a troubling episode from her early TV career.
Thuso Mbedu fashion 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala theGrio.com
October 17, 2022
From classic Hollywood glam to edgy elegance, the evening was a style-forward forecast of awards season fashion.
Tarana Burke, Me Too, #MeToo, Sean Combs, theGrio.com
October 16, 2022
Five years after #MeToo went mainstream, Tarana Burke's focus remains on the Black communities in which her activism was forged.