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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Black Books, Inspirational books, Faith-based books, celebrity memoirs, Black authors, Black books to gift, Jeezy book, Rich Paul book, T.D. Jakes books, Pinky Cole Books, theGrio.com
December 14, 2023
From celebrity come-up stories to faith-based meditations, these Black-centric books will support a new year of inspiration and healing.
Black memoirs and biographies, memoir and biographies, Black books, Black memoirs, Black authors, Black celebrity memoirs, Black biographies, Tariq Trotter memoir, MLK biography, August Wilson biography, theGrio.com
December 12, 2023
2023 was an incredible year for Black memoirs and biographies — and theGrio has recommendations everyone can relate to!
The Color Purple, The Color Purple premiere, Oprah Winfrey, red carpet style, celebrity style, Black celebrity style, weight loss, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
December 7, 2023
Oprah addressed recent buzz about her weight loss as Ciara showed off her baby bump on the “The Color Purple” premiere’s purple carpet.
Black books, Black children's books, Black YA books, Black YA authors, Black books to gift, Kids books, YA books, Children’s books, book gift guides, kids gifts, teen gifts, literacy, theGrio.com
December 7, 2023
Want to foster a love of reading this holiday season? From picture books to YA novels, theGrio has recommendations for kids, tweens and teens!
Academy Museum Gala, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Red Carpet Style, Black Hollywood, Fashion, celebrity style, Black celebrity style, theGrio.com
December 4, 2023
Honoring Oprah and Michael B. Jordan among others, the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala took place on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Cardi B, Balenciaga, Balenciaga runway, fashion, celebrity fashion, Los Angeles, theGrio.com
December 4, 2023
Rap and fashion icon Cardi B showed her longtime love for Balenciaga on the luxury label’s Fall ‘24 runway.
Misty Copeland, Who is Misty Copeland, fun facts about Misty Copeland, theGrio Awards, theGrio Awards 2023, Black ballerinas, theGrio.com
November 25, 2023
The first Black woman promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is theGrio Awards’ 2023 Trailblazer Icon.
Natasha Alford, American Negra, Black authors, Afro-Latinos, Black Books, identity poilitics, theGrio.com
November 20, 2023
In her debut memoir, Natasha S. Alford explores what it means to be young, gifted, and an “American Negra.”
The Met Gala, Met Gala theme, Met Gala 2024, red carpet style, celebrity style, fashion, theGrio.com
November 8, 2023
In partnership with TikTok, The Met’s Costume Institute will revive its “Sleeping Beauties” for the 2024 Met Gala exhibit.
Glamour Women of the Year 2023, Glamour Women of the Year, red carpet style, celebrity style, Black celebrity style, Black female celebrities, theGrio.com
November 8, 2023
A bevy of stylish stars turned out to celebrate at Glamour Women of the Year 2023’s stateside event in New York City.
2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, CFDA Fashion Awards, Fashion, What are the Oscars of fashion?, red carpet style, CFDA, What is the CFDA?, Serena Williams, celebrity style, fashion industry, Black fashion designers, Black designers, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
Dubbed the “Oscars of Fashion,” the 2023 CFDA Awards red carpet was a showcase for Black style icons.
2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, LACMA Art+Film Gala, Gucci, Red Carpet Style, Black Hollywood, Black celebrity style, Black celebrities, celebrity style, theGrio.com
November 6, 2023
In a weekend that hosted the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and the LACMA Art+Film Gala, dark glamour ruled the red carpet.
Sephora, Sephora Holiday Savings Event, Sephora Black-Owned Brands, Black-Owned Beauty, Beauty Gift Guides, Holiday Gifts, Holiday gift-giving, Beauty Gifts, theGrio.com
November 3, 2023
Ahead of the holidays, Sephora is offering up to 30% discounts on hundreds of its bestselling brands.
Halloween, Halloween costumes, celebrity Halloween costumes, Black Hollywood, Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum, Halle Bailey and DDG, Lori Harvey, Keke Palmer and Leodis, cosplay, theGrio.com
October 31, 2023
From celebrity couples to their kids, Black Hollywood provided plenty of costume inspiration this Halloween.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith memoir, Jada Pinkett Smith marriage, Jada and Will, Jada memoir, Jada Pinkett Smith book, Jada Pinkett Smith memoir, Jada Worthy, Jada Pinkett Smith Will Smith, Jada, are Will and Jada married?, Are Will and Jada separated?, Jada Pinkett Smith marriage rumors, Are Jada and Will Smith still married?, Jada Worthy book, Jada and Tupac, Jada Pinkett Smith Writing Black, Writing Black podcast, theGrio.com
October 17, 2023
As her memoir “Worthy” hits shelves, Jada Pinkett Smith tells theGrio she didn’t write it to set the record straight.
Gail O'Neill, Gail O'Neill model, Gail O'Neill journalist, Gail O'Neill Atlanta, Black supermodels, top black models, Who is Gail O'Neill, theGrio.com
October 14, 2023
A Black supermodel of the 1980s and ‘90s, Gail O’Neill found success as a journalist before her death at age 61.
Black women and HIV, Black women and HIV prevention, Black women and PrEP, PrEP, HIV prevention, Black women's health, Public health, theGrio.com
October 12, 2023
PrEP is a crucial tool in the fight against the ongoing HIV epidemic, but systemic factors pose major barriers to access for Black women.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Archewell Foundation, Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit. Meghan and Harry parents summit, Meghan and Harry youth mental health, children and social media, children and suicide, social media and suicide, World Mental Day, youth mental health, mental health, Meghan and Harry mental health, theGrio.com
October 12, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined ‘The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit: Mental Wellness in a Digital Age’ for World Mental Health Day.
Love and marriage, marital advice, faith and spirituality, spiritual marriage advice, how to be patient in marriage, please be patient with me, Albertina Walker, Rev. Calvin Taylor Skinner, theGrio.com
October 8, 2023
The lyrics of Albertina Walker’s classic Black gospel song serve as a blueprint for negotiating the patience love and marriage require.
How to start running, how to run a marathon, how to train for a marathon, running, runDisney, Epcot Center, NYC Marathon, NY Road Runners, Black Roses NYC, Knox Robinson, Miles Marshall Lewis, theGrio.com
September 20, 2023
Cultural critic Miles Marshall Lewis recounts his running journey from Parisian parks to the NYC Marathon — and the music that got him there.