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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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February 16, 2022
The beloved 'Reading Rainbow' host addressed the current censorship battle in a skit for 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'
TRESemme x LaQuan Smith
February 15, 2022
The designer compared Fox's opening walk in his Fall/Winter '22-'23 show to "a gag kind of moment, a little excitement."
Sergio Hudson thegrio.com
February 14, 2022
Sergio Hudson, designer of the stunning ensemble Michelle Obama wore to Biden's inauguration, cites safari as his inspiration this NYFW.
February 14, 2022
The grad school sweethearts join theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
February 13, 2022
February 13 marks another holiday during Black History Month, intended to celebrate our love of the Black community, culture and…
February 12, 2022
The newly married couple joins theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
Sydney McLaughlin Andre Levrone Jr. thegrio.com
February 11, 2022
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin and former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. share their love story with theGrio for our "Mighty Love"…
February 10, 2022
The auction house reports the total sale for the 200-pair lot is now the highest-known record for a sneaker auction.
Quincy Troupe thegrio.com
February 10, 2022
Troupe will discuss his decades-long writing career in a virtual roundtable with friends Danny Glover and Terry McMillan on February…
February 10, 2022
The engaged internet sensations share their story in theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
Petter Campbell and Andrea Pitter
February 9, 2022
The winner of "Making the Cut" Season Two and her husband kick off theGrio's series on Black love, romance and…
February 8, 2022
Beyoncé and Rihanna are celebrating major firsts this February, but their Valentine's-themed fashion drops are the gifts they’re giving fans.
Virgil Abloh thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
While the 41-year-old's death isn’t the brand evolution anyone could have hoped for, the label Abloh founded will now be…
February 7, 2022
In partnership with Afrofuturist scholars, the iconic concert hall will produce an over-80-event festival launching Feb. 12.
21st SCAD Savannah Film Festival - Day 7
February 5, 2022
Veteran fashion journalist Harriette Cole remembers André Leon Talley and his influence on the fashion industry.
February 4, 2022
Bestselling author George M. Johnson offers insights on the political long game behind book bans and how to fight them.
George M. Johnson
February 3, 2022
The bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue connects the dots between recent local book bans and a broader yet…
February 3, 2022
The acclaimed designer and founder of Pyer Moss was Reebok's debut global creative director, partnering with the brand in 2017.
Women in hijab
February 1, 2022
Feb. 1 kicks off Black History Month, but it is also the 10th annual celebration of World Hijab Day, created…
Chef Jerome Grant
January 31, 2022
Acclaimed Chef Jerome Grant shares insights about the holiday celebrated by billions of Asians around the world—including Black Asians.