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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Met Gala 2022 theGrio.com
May 2, 2022
The Met Gala finally returns to the first Monday in May with the theme 'gilded glamour.' Which guests understood the…
April 27, 2022
Hosted by Patreon in partnership with Issa Rae, Jade Novah, Amanda Seales and more, Pull Up intends to support business…
Wes Felix and Allyson Felix theGrio.com
April 27, 2022
The lifestyle brand founded by Allyson Felix and brother Wes Felix garnered millions in series A financing led by a…
April 25, 2022
As one of our most trusted lingerie experts hangs up her garter belt, there are ample Black-owned brands to get…
Zendaya Met Gala theGrio.com
April 25, 2022
As the Met Gala returns on the first Monday in May, celebs are confirming, planning and teasing their attendance for…
Nathalie Emmanuel theGrio.com
April 25, 2022
Attendees of the British Academy Television Craft Awards were in for a big surprise from Game of Thrones breakout star…
Beyoncé Rihanna theGrio.com
April 20, 2022
Accessories firm Destree has a star-studded lineup of investors; Beyoncé and Rihanna are joined by Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba.
April 15, 2022
'Bad and Bougee: Toward a Trap Feminist Theology' attempts to demystify the 'trap queen' trope. Why was a white woman…
April 14, 2022
Stylists Jason Bolden, Jason Rembert and Jahleel Weaver are included, while Law Roach earns a second consecutive 'Stylist of the…
Signing Lease theGrio.com
April 14, 2022
A report finds renters of color are paying an average of $294 more than white renters due to a series…
pregnant Black woman holding belly theGrio.com
April 13, 2022
A new study finds breakthrough COVID cases more likely to occur in pregnant people who have been vaccinated against the…
Rihanna theGrio.com
April 12, 2022
In the magazine's May 2022 issue, cover star Rihanna discusses her belly-baring style, life with A$AP Rocky, and her long-awaited…
Gabrielle Union, Kaavia James Union Wade, and Dwyane Wade theGrio.com
April 12, 2022
Union and Wade say the accessibly priced, Kaavia James-inspired line is intended 'to fill a gap for parents of color.'
Lizzo theGrio.com
April 12, 2022
Along with the collection's debut, Lizzo teased her upcoming fourth studio album and Saturday Night Live hosting debut.
Serena Williams theGrio.com
April 7, 2022
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Serena Williams details the series of complications that almost ended her life in childbirth.
Theaster Gates theGrio.com
April 7, 2022
The Chicago-based artist and Prada launched the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, an incubator for designers of color.
Russell Wilson and Ciara tehGrio.com
April 6, 2022
NFL star Wilson dished on his first date with his entertainer wife, telling Kevin Hart he wooed her by saying…
Paula Patton theGrio.com
April 6, 2022
After Patton's viral fried chicken demo sent Black Twitter into an uproar, the actress posted a sweet response while on…
Taraji P. Henson Winnie Harlow theGrio.com
April 5, 2022
Henson is the latest celebrity to launch a skincare line, which will be an expansion of her TPH by Taraji…
raw whole chicken theGrio.com
April 5, 2022
A viral video of Patton preparing fried chicken prompted viewers not only to debate her cooking skills but how to…