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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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March 4, 2022
The list of twelve extraordinary women honored by Time magazine for 2022 includes an ample amount of Black excellence.
James Earl Jones
March 2, 2022
The 110-year-old theater will be renovated and renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre when it reopens later this year.
March 2, 2022
In honor of International Women’s Day, the iconic doll brand has launched a campaign to increase access to female role…
Rihanna
March 2, 2022
The megastar has seemingly found endless ways to sartorially celebrate her pregnancy—and we're here for all of them.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
March 1, 2022
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are issuing grants to four organizations focused on advancing women.
March 1, 2022
The label that made Abloh a star staged a star-studded and interactive runway experience—including TikTok—to honor its late founder.
Bride and Groom Kissing
February 28, 2022
Black History Month is ending but Black love is forever—and there are many ways to honor both your heritage and…
Black love, Valentine's Day, Dominique Morisseau, J. Keys, Black marriage, love and relationships, theGrio.com
February 28, 2022
As we wrap up February's 'Mighty Love' series, the Tony-nominated playwright and her musician husband share their 23-year love story.
28th Screen Actors Guild Awards
February 28, 2022
With two Hollywood awards ceremonies in one weekend, there were plenty of looks to love—so who understood the assignment?
February 26, 2022
The 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' co-stars sit down with theGrio to share what makes their decade-long romance work.
February 26, 2022
As Black History Month comes to a close, these varied perspectives on Black history are worth reading year-round.
Ruth E. Carter
February 24, 2022
The first Black woman to win a Best Costume Design Oscar will be honored at a special ceremony and exhibit…
February 24, 2022
As expected, the majority of Ye's newest collaborative drop sold out almost instantly—but what exactly are we buying?
February 23, 2022
The database of over 300 Black industry professionals was produced by Color Of Change's #ChangeIndustries, Black in Fashion Council and…
Ozwald Boateng
February 22, 2022
The Savile Row pioneer returned from a 12-year absence with a star-studded celebration of Black British excellence.
June Ambrose
February 21, 2022
Ambrose discussed her legendary career with theGrio ahead of her second collection as creative director for Puma Women’s Hoops.
February 19, 2022
The styles debuted during New York Fashion Week gave ample inspiration for how we could be dressing in 2022.
Rihanna
February 18, 2022
The megastar mega-successful beauty brand will now be on the shelves of one of the largest beauty retailers in the…
February 17, 2022
The Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix hit is also launching a new pop-up shop inspired by its second season at Bloomingdale's.
February 16, 2022
The second half of The Met's "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" features Janicza Bravo, Julie Dash, Regina King, Ann…