https://simplecast.com Writing Black with Maiysha Kai Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers and showcasing the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories by interviewing writers from across the diaspora. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best Black playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, authors, and more about the process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work. en-us Tue, 2 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 16:43:59 +0000 https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Writing Black with Maiysha Kai https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d35e6abc-c6e6-4dfc-963a-aca1f6084396/7205c2fe-1a3e-4809-926e-4e6219e90ae2/3000x3000/image.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ episodic Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers and showcasing the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories by interviewing writers from across the diaspora. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best Black playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, authors, and more about the process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work. theGrio false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wanTKtD6 theGrio krista@publisherdesk.com 3f6cef59-01e6-4f3a-a430-b14500f7d60b The Power of "New" with Tabitha Brown Tabitha Brown is loved by millions for her unapologetic approach to life, family, and food. The author and influencer joined Writing Black to dive into her latest book, "I Did a New Thing," which challenges readers to break out of their routines and try new things. Brown is honest about the struggles she faced following her own advice and gets vulnerable as she discusses health challenges, missing her mother, and making changes to her inner circle.

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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Tabitha Brown is loved by millions for her unapologetic approach to life, family, and food. The author and influencer joined Writing Black to dive into her latest book, "I Did a New Thing," which challenges readers to break out of their routines and try new things. Brown is honest about the struggles she faced following her own advice and gets vulnerable as she discusses health challenges, missing her mother, and making changes to her inner circle.

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]]> The Power of "New" with Tabitha Brown theGrio 00:51:35 Tabitha Brown is loved by millions for her unapologetic approach to life, family, and food. The author and influencer joined Writing Black to dive into her latest book, "I Did a New Thing," which challenges readers to break out of their routines and try new things. Brown is honest about the struggles she faced following her own advice and gets vulnerable as she discusses health challenges, missing her mother, and making changes to her inner circle. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network Tabitha Brown is loved by millions for her unapologetic approach to life, family, and food. The author and influencer joined Writing Black to dive into her latest book, "I Did a New Thing," which challenges readers to break out of their routines and try new things. Brown is honest about the struggles she faced following her own advice and gets vulnerable as she discusses health challenges, missing her mother, and making changes to her inner circle. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network the grio, tabitah brown, writing black, black podcast, self help, black books, thegrio, black writer false full 44 665446c5-d55f-4634-afc2-b13001068cae The Origin Story of Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter Fans of The Roots are getting an intimate look into the early life of the group's co-founder, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, in his memoir "The Upcycled Self." The Philadelphia native joins Writing Black to talk about the love stories he says have shaped him into one of hip-hop's most treasured MCs. Black Thought also shares why now was the time to reveal his most vulnerable side to the world.

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]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Fans of The Roots are getting an intimate look into the early life of the group's co-founder, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, in his memoir "The Upcycled Self." The Philadelphia native joins Writing Black to talk about the love stories he says have shaped him into one of hip-hop's most treasured MCs. Black Thought also shares why now was the time to reveal his most vulnerable side to the world.

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]]> The Origin Story of Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter theGrio 00:46:15 Fans of The Roots are getting an intimate look into the early life of the group's co-founder, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, in his memoir "The Upcycled Self." The Philadelphia native joins Writing Black to talk about the love stories he says have shaped him into one of hip-hop's most treasured MCs. Black Thought also shares why now was the time to reveal his most vulnerable side to the world. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network  Fans of The Roots are getting an intimate look into the early life of the group's co-founder, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, in his memoir "The Upcycled Self." The Philadelphia native joins Writing Black to talk about the love stories he says have shaped him into one of hip-hop's most treasured MCs. Black Thought also shares why now was the time to reveal his most vulnerable side to the world. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network  false full 43 8c8a1c56-4693-45eb-ac82-b11b0189fd28 Rhiannon Giddens Explains Folk Music Has Always Been Blackity Black Grammy Award-Winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has always been vocal about Black people's pivotal role in the origins of country music. The conversation surrounding those contributions has reignited as Beyoncé's new music debuted at the top of the country charts. Giddens plays banjo on Beyoncé's track "Texas Hold 'Em," and during her conversation with Writing Black hosty Maiysha Kai, Giddens shares that the instrument's history is "Blackity Black". The pair also discuss Gidden's projects, including an opera about an enslaved man and her first children's book. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2022. 

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]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Grammy Award-Winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has always been vocal about Black people's pivotal role in the origins of country music. The conversation surrounding those contributions has reignited as Beyoncé's new music debuted at the top of the country charts. Giddens plays banjo on Beyoncé's track "Texas Hold 'Em," and during her conversation with Writing Black hosty Maiysha Kai, Giddens shares that the instrument's history is "Blackity Black". The pair also discuss Gidden's projects, including an opera about an enslaved man and her first children's book. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2022. 

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]]> Rhiannon Giddens Explains Folk Music Has Always Been Blackity Black theGrio 00:44:00 Grammy Award-Winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has always been vocal about Black people's pivotal role in the origins of country music. The conversation surrounding those contributions has reignited as Beyoncé's new music debuted at the top of the country charts. Giddens plays banjo on Beyoncé's track "Texas Hold 'Em," and during her conversation with Writing Black hosty Maiysha Kai, Giddens shares that the instrument's history is "Blackity Black". The pair also discuss Gidden's projects, including an opera about an enslaved man and her first children's book. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2022.  Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network Grammy Award-Winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has always been vocal about Black people's pivotal role in the origins of country music. The conversation surrounding those contributions has reignited as Beyoncé's new music debuted at the top of the country charts. Giddens plays banjo on Beyoncé's track "Texas Hold 'Em," and during her conversation with Writing Black hosty Maiysha Kai, Giddens shares that the instrument's history is "Blackity Black". The pair also discuss Gidden's projects, including an opera about an enslaved man and her first children's book. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2022.  Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network the grio, grammy award, folk music, texas hold em, writing black, song writing, maiysha kai, rhiannon giddens, country music, beyonce, black country music, thegrio false full 17 fc8c301f-8463-4949-aa59-b11401226725 theGrio's Natasha Alford is a Proud American Negra Standing on Truth & Authenticity The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic. 

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]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic. 

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]]> theGrio's Natasha Alford is a Proud American Negra Standing on Truth & Authenticity theGrio 00:44:19 The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic.  Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic.  Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network the grio, ott, black authors, writing black, memior, black media, maiysha kai, american negra, natasha alford, harper collins, black books, thegrio, podcast false full 42 20c8d8bb-5fb8-49ed-884b-b0df011cf986 Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole has Mastered the Power of the Pivot The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success.

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]]> Tue, 9 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success.

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]]> Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole has Mastered the Power of the Pivot theGrio 00:43:21 The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network pinky cole, atlanta, slutty vegan, atlanta food, vegan, vegan food true full 41 b5086cd1-ea9a-488d-883e-b0ce01445847 The Ultimate Holiday Book Gift Guide Books make great gifts, and Maiysha Kai is here to help make your holiday shopping easier. She's curated a list of nearly 70 different titles that will work for kids, teens, and people interested in history, cooking, fiction, and more. The Writing Black Holiday Book Gift Guide is just what you need to share the love of reading with someone special. 

]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Books make great gifts, and Maiysha Kai is here to help make your holiday shopping easier. She's curated a list of nearly 70 different titles that will work for kids, teens, and people interested in history, cooking, fiction, and more. The Writing Black Holiday Book Gift Guide is just what you need to share the love of reading with someone special. 

]]> The Ultimate Holiday Book Gift Guide theGrio 00:42:42 Books make great gifts, and Maiysha Kai is here to help make your holiday shopping easier. She's curated a list of nearly 70 different titles that will work for kids, teens, and people interested in history, cooking, fiction, and more. The Writing Black Holiday Book Gift Guide is just what you need to share the love of reading with someone special.  Books make great gifts, and Maiysha Kai is here to help make your holiday shopping easier. She's curated a list of nearly 70 different titles that will work for kids, teens, and people interested in history, cooking, fiction, and more. The Writing Black Holiday Book Gift Guide is just what you need to share the love of reading with someone special.  black book stores, shopping, black authors, books, holiday shopping, gift guide, holiday books, gifts, writing black, christmas gifts, holiday gifts, authors false full 40 1e22eaab-ed8d-488f-abb7-b0af01050beb NBA Legend Chris Paul Shares his Love for his "Papa" with the World NBA All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul joins Writing Black to discuss the vulnerability it took to write his book "Sixty-One." The book centers on the impact Paul's grandfather had on him. Affectionately known as "Papa," he was tragically murdered at the age of 61, the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Wake Forest. Paul talks about writing the book during the pandemic as the country was going through racial turmoil following the death of George Floyd. He also touches on his commitment to criminal justice reform and the impact mass incarceration has had on Black Americans. 

]]> Sun, 5 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ NBA All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul joins Writing Black to discuss the vulnerability it took to write his book "Sixty-One." The book centers on the impact Paul's grandfather had on him. Affectionately known as "Papa," he was tragically murdered at the age of 61, the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Wake Forest. Paul talks about writing the book during the pandemic as the country was going through racial turmoil following the death of George Floyd. He also touches on his commitment to criminal justice reform and the impact mass incarceration has had on Black Americans. 

]]> NBA Legend Chris Paul Shares his Love for his "Papa" with the World theGrio 00:35:22 NBA All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul joins Writing Black to discuss the vulnerability it took to write his book "Sixty-One." The book centers on the impact Paul's grandfather had on him. Affectionately known as "Papa," he was tragically murdered at the age of 61, the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Wake Forest. Paul talks about writing the book during the pandemic as the country was going through racial turmoil following the death of George Floyd. He also touches on his commitment to criminal justice reform and the impact mass incarceration has had on Black Americans.  NBA All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul joins Writing Black to discuss the vulnerability it took to write his book "Sixty-One." The book centers on the impact Paul's grandfather had on him. Affectionately known as "Papa," he was tragically murdered at the age of 61, the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Wake Forest. Paul talks about writing the book during the pandemic as the country was going through racial turmoil following the death of George Floyd. He also touches on his commitment to criminal justice reform and the impact mass incarceration has had on Black Americans.  wake forest, the grio, nba basketball, nba, nba chris paul, writing black, maiysha kai, chris paul, thegrio false full 39 cb75cd03-3499-4759-9d93-b09e00dc11ce Jada Pinkett Smith Bares it All With an impressive Hollywood career spanning decades, Jada Pinkett Smith reminds the world that she's much more than salacious rumors and speculation about her marriage. Jada joins Maiysha Kai to dive into her memoir "Worthy," which is an honest and deeply personal look at her upbringing, the family she's created, and her journey to self-worth. Jada doesn't hold back as she discusses the infamous Oscar slap, the dehumanization of Black women, and her undeniable bond with Tupac Shakur.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ With an impressive Hollywood career spanning decades, Jada Pinkett Smith reminds the world that she's much more than salacious rumors and speculation about her marriage. Jada joins Maiysha Kai to dive into her memoir "Worthy," which is an honest and deeply personal look at her upbringing, the family she's created, and her journey to self-worth. Jada doesn't hold back as she discusses the infamous Oscar slap, the dehumanization of Black women, and her undeniable bond with Tupac Shakur.

]]> Jada Pinkett Smith Bares it All theGrio 00:46:14 With an impressive Hollywood career spanning decades, Jada Pinkett Smith reminds the world that she's much more than salacious rumors and speculation about her marriage. Jada joins Maiysha Kai to dive into her memoir "Worthy," which is an honest and deeply personal look at her upbringing, the family she's created, and her journey to self-worth. Jada doesn't hold back as she discusses the infamous Oscar slap, the dehumanization of Black women, and her undeniable bond with Tupac Shakur. With an impressive Hollywood career spanning decades, Jada Pinkett Smith reminds the world that she's much more than salacious rumors and speculation about her marriage. Jada joins Maiysha Kai to dive into her memoir "Worthy," which is an honest and deeply personal look at her upbringing, the family she's created, and her journey to self-worth. Jada doesn't hold back as she discusses the infamous Oscar slap, the dehumanization of Black women, and her undeniable bond with Tupac Shakur. the grio, memoir, jada pinkett smith, writing black, entanglement, oscars slap, will smith, the academy awards, chris rock, worthy, tupac, oscars, thegrio false full 38 eb235e11-6619-4cab-978d-b0920045b5d7 Let's Vote! theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling. 

]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling. 

]]> Let's Vote! theGrio 00:01:32 theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling.  theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling.  false full 45 ada2ba22-b3b1-4450-a0c7-b08c010367d4 Michael Harriot is Unapologetically Black AF Brace yourselves for a raw and unfiltered conversation with the iconic and world-famous Wypipologist and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot, famed for his Black Twitter presence and unfiltered takes. Maiysha and Michael dive deep into his book "Black AF History," where he doesn't hold back in addressing vital issues within the Black community, his upbringing, and his love for Black people and Black history. 

]]> Sun, 1 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Brace yourselves for a raw and unfiltered conversation with the iconic and world-famous Wypipologist and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot, famed for his Black Twitter presence and unfiltered takes. Maiysha and Michael dive deep into his book "Black AF History," where he doesn't hold back in addressing vital issues within the Black community, his upbringing, and his love for Black people and Black history. 

]]> Michael Harriot is Unapologetically Black AF theGrio 00:49:24 Brace yourselves for a raw and unfiltered conversation with the iconic and world-famous Wypipologist and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot, famed for his Black Twitter presence and unfiltered takes. Maiysha and Michael dive deep into his book "Black AF History," where he doesn't hold back in addressing vital issues within the Black community, his upbringing, and his love for Black people and Black history.  Brace yourselves for a raw and unfiltered conversation with the iconic and world-famous Wypipologist and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot, famed for his Black Twitter presence and unfiltered takes. Maiysha and Michael dive deep into his book "Black AF History," where he doesn't hold back in addressing vital issues within the Black community, his upbringing, and his love for Black people and Black history.  the grio, black family, african american writers, black authors, writing black, black af history, black twitter, african american history, thegrio daily, black history, unapologetically black, black writers, thegrio, michael harriot false full 37 e5abdeb5-1373-4b97-b15a-b07e0164e290 Iconic Model Bethann Hardison Single-handedly Changed The Model Industry Maiysha Kai sits down with iconic model and activist Bethann Hardison. Discover the transformative power of Hardison's documentary, "Invisible Beauty," and hear firsthand accounts of her journey through the fashion industry as a Black woman. The two discuss reshaping beauty standards, the importance of fostering diversity, and the road ahead for the industry. 

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai sits down with iconic model and activist Bethann Hardison. Discover the transformative power of Hardison's documentary, "Invisible Beauty," and hear firsthand accounts of her journey through the fashion industry as a Black woman. The two discuss reshaping beauty standards, the importance of fostering diversity, and the road ahead for the industry. 

]]> Iconic Model Bethann Hardison Single-handedly Changed The Model Industry theGrio 00:40:01 Maiysha Kai sits down with iconic model and activist Bethann Hardison. Discover the transformative power of Hardison's documentary, "Invisible Beauty," and hear firsthand accounts of her journey through the fashion industry as a Black woman. The two discuss reshaping beauty standards, the importance of fostering diversity, and the road ahead for the industry.  Maiysha Kai sits down with iconic model and activist Bethann Hardison. Discover the transformative power of Hardison's documentary, "Invisible Beauty," and hear firsthand accounts of her journey through the fashion industry as a Black woman. The two discuss reshaping beauty standards, the importance of fostering diversity, and the road ahead for the industry.  bethann hardison, activism, model, writing black, maiysha kai, fashion icon, modeling, fashion false full 36 59d2dbc1-fdab-4422-b8eb-b06f0139da63 Jidenna Is Redefining Black Masculinity Maiysha Kai sits down with the talented singer/rapper/songwriter/producer Jidenna as he sheds light on the importance of challenging stereotypes surrounding Black men and Black male vulnerability, the need for musicians like himself to unionize, his support for the writers and actors’ strike and his unwavering love for hip-hop—Peek behind the curtain of his songwriting process, where authenticity and openness shine. Join us for this great conversation that unites, inspires vulnerability, and reveals the true essence of storytelling through music.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:08:53 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai sits down with the talented singer/rapper/songwriter/producer Jidenna as he sheds light on the importance of challenging stereotypes surrounding Black men and Black male vulnerability, the need for musicians like himself to unionize, his support for the writers and actors’ strike and his unwavering love for hip-hop—Peek behind the curtain of his songwriting process, where authenticity and openness shine. Join us for this great conversation that unites, inspires vulnerability, and reveals the true essence of storytelling through music.

]]> Jidenna Is Redefining Black Masculinity theGrio 00:42:29 Maiysha Kai sits down with the talented singer/rapper/songwriter/producer Jidenna as he sheds light on the importance of challenging stereotypes surrounding Black men and Black male vulnerability, the need for musicians like himself to unionize, his support for the writers and actors’ strike and his unwavering love for hip-hop—Peek behind the curtain of his songwriting process, where authenticity and openness shine. Join us for this great conversation that unites, inspires vulnerability, and reveals the true essence of storytelling through music. Maiysha Kai sits down with the talented singer/rapper/songwriter/producer Jidenna as he sheds light on the importance of challenging stereotypes surrounding Black men and Black male vulnerability, the need for musicians like himself to unionize, his support for the writers and actors’ strike and his unwavering love for hip-hop—Peek behind the curtain of his songwriting process, where authenticity and openness shine. Join us for this great conversation that unites, inspires vulnerability, and reveals the true essence of storytelling through music. false full 35 5229aad0-952c-4612-971c-b04b012d8fe1 Renowned Journalist Michelle Miller on Family, Race and Identity CBS National Correspondent Michelle Miller stops by Writing Black to speak with Maiysha Kai about her new memoir "Belonging." In this thought-provoking and deeply personal conversation, Michelle unveils the compelling narrative of her life and reflects on the intricate intersection of race, family, and identity. Michelle takes us through her biracial experience, as she embraced her Black culture while her mother hid her from her Mexican side of the family because she was ashamed that she was Black. Michelle also tells the story of how she found out her father was one of the doctors that attended to Robert F. Kennedy when he was assassinated.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ CBS National Correspondent Michelle Miller stops by Writing Black to speak with Maiysha Kai about her new memoir "Belonging." In this thought-provoking and deeply personal conversation, Michelle unveils the compelling narrative of her life and reflects on the intricate intersection of race, family, and identity. Michelle takes us through her biracial experience, as she embraced her Black culture while her mother hid her from her Mexican side of the family because she was ashamed that she was Black. Michelle also tells the story of how she found out her father was one of the doctors that attended to Robert F. Kennedy when he was assassinated.

]]> Renowned Journalist Michelle Miller on Family, Race and Identity theGrio 00:44:00 CBS National Correspondent Michelle Miller stops by Writing Black to speak with Maiysha Kai about her new memoir "Belonging." In this thought-provoking and deeply personal conversation, Michelle unveils the compelling narrative of her life and reflects on the intricate intersection of race, family, and identity. Michelle takes us through her biracial experience, as she embraced her Black culture while her mother hid her from her Mexican side of the family because she was ashamed that she was Black. Michelle also tells the story of how she found out her father was one of the doctors that attended to Robert F. Kennedy when he was assassinated. CBS National Correspondent Michelle Miller stops by Writing Black to speak with Maiysha Kai about her new memoir "Belonging." In this thought-provoking and deeply personal conversation, Michelle unveils the compelling narrative of her life and reflects on the intricate intersection of race, family, and identity. Michelle takes us through her biracial experience, as she embraced her Black culture while her mother hid her from her Mexican side of the family because she was ashamed that she was Black. Michelle also tells the story of how she found out her father was one of the doctors that attended to Robert F. Kennedy when he was assassinated. memoir, michelle miller, family, black journalist, black writers false full 34 0320c8f3-349a-49fd-842d-b03e017cce99 Laughter Unleashed: Comedian KevOnStage and His Hilarious Better Half Mrs. KevonStage We celebrate Comedy Month on Writing Black with the hilarious KevonStage and his better half, Mrs. KevonStage. The two sit down with Maiysha to discuss the unique dynamics of being both life partners and comedic collaborators. KevOnStage, known for his razor-sharp wit and infectious charm, has taken the comedy world by storm, with his hilarious observations and relatable anecdotes resonating with audiences across the globe. Mrs. KevOnStage, his extraordinary better half, has been an integral part of his journey, adding her own comedic prowess to the mix. This is an episode you do not want to miss. 

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ We celebrate Comedy Month on Writing Black with the hilarious KevonStage and his better half, Mrs. KevonStage. The two sit down with Maiysha to discuss the unique dynamics of being both life partners and comedic collaborators. KevOnStage, known for his razor-sharp wit and infectious charm, has taken the comedy world by storm, with his hilarious observations and relatable anecdotes resonating with audiences across the globe. Mrs. KevOnStage, his extraordinary better half, has been an integral part of his journey, adding her own comedic prowess to the mix. This is an episode you do not want to miss. 

]]> Laughter Unleashed: Comedian KevOnStage and His Hilarious Better Half Mrs. KevonStage theGrio 00:44:00 We celebrate Comedy Month on Writing Black with the hilarious KevonStage and his better half, Mrs. KevonStage. The two sit down with Maiysha to discuss the unique dynamics of being both life partners and comedic collaborators. KevOnStage, known for his razor-sharp wit and infectious charm, has taken the comedy world by storm, with his hilarious observations and relatable anecdotes resonating with audiences across the globe. Mrs. KevOnStage, his extraordinary better half, has been an integral part of his journey, adding her own comedic prowess to the mix. This is an episode you do not want to miss.  We celebrate Comedy Month on Writing Black with the hilarious KevonStage and his better half, Mrs. KevonStage. The two sit down with Maiysha to discuss the unique dynamics of being both life partners and comedic collaborators. KevOnStage, known for his razor-sharp wit and infectious charm, has taken the comedy world by storm, with his hilarious observations and relatable anecdotes resonating with audiences across the globe. Mrs. KevOnStage, his extraordinary better half, has been an integral part of his journey, adding her own comedic prowess to the mix. This is an episode you do not want to miss.  comedy month, comedy, kevonstage, funny, comedian, laughs false full 24 1a81f66e-02ef-4dc2-8c55-b0210102faa9 Comedian Sam Jay Is Making Space In Hollywood For Others Like Her It is Comedy Month, and we bring you the hilarious comedian Sam Jay. Sam Jay sits down with Maiysha Kai to speak about her journey through Hollywood, going from being a Saturday Night Live writer to writing and producing her own shows, creating space in Hollywood for other LGBTQ Black entertainers, and not taking herself too seriously. 

]]> Sun, 9 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ It is Comedy Month, and we bring you the hilarious comedian Sam Jay. Sam Jay sits down with Maiysha Kai to speak about her journey through Hollywood, going from being a Saturday Night Live writer to writing and producing her own shows, creating space in Hollywood for other LGBTQ Black entertainers, and not taking herself too seriously. 

]]> Comedian Sam Jay Is Making Space In Hollywood For Others Like Her theGrio 00:32:44 It is Comedy Month, and we bring you the hilarious comedian Sam Jay. Sam Jay sits down with Maiysha Kai to speak about her journey through Hollywood, going from being a Saturday Night Live writer to writing and producing her own shows, creating space in Hollywood for other LGBTQ Black entertainers, and not taking herself too seriously.  It is Comedy Month, and we bring you the hilarious comedian Sam Jay. Sam Jay sits down with Maiysha Kai to speak about her journey through Hollywood, going from being a Saturday Night Live writer to writing and producing her own shows, creating space in Hollywood for other LGBTQ Black entertainers, and not taking herself too seriously.  sam jay, writing black, pride month, comedians, pride, lgbtq true full 2 7fd80721-2204-4eeb-8d89-b02f01275cf7 From Styling Beyoncé to Acclaimed Author: Author and Stylist Ty Hunter Writing Black host Maiysha Kai was invited to the LA Times Festival of Books to host a panel of brilliant and talented Black authors. The panel consisted of Clarkisha Kent, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Beyonce's former stylist Ty Hunter, who all took time to speak about their craft of writing, how their identity plays a role in their writing and what is next for them. You do not want to miss out on this excellent panel and conversation. 

]]> Sun, 2 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Writing Black host Maiysha Kai was invited to the LA Times Festival of Books to host a panel of brilliant and talented Black authors. The panel consisted of Clarkisha Kent, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Beyonce's former stylist Ty Hunter, who all took time to speak about their craft of writing, how their identity plays a role in their writing and what is next for them. You do not want to miss out on this excellent panel and conversation. 

]]> From Styling Beyoncé to Acclaimed Author: Author and Stylist Ty Hunter theGrio 00:49:25 Writing Black host Maiysha Kai was invited to the LA Times Festival of Books to host a panel of brilliant and talented Black authors. The panel consisted of Clarkisha Kent, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Beyonce's former stylist Ty Hunter, who all took time to speak about their craft of writing, how their identity plays a role in their writing and what is next for them. You do not want to miss out on this excellent panel and conversation.  Writing Black host Maiysha Kai was invited to the LA Times Festival of Books to host a panel of brilliant and talented Black authors. The panel consisted of Clarkisha Kent, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Beyonce's former stylist Ty Hunter, who all took time to speak about their craft of writing, how their identity plays a role in their writing and what is next for them. You do not want to miss out on this excellent panel and conversation.  book festival, la times festival of books, black authors, los angeles times, black writing, black books true full 33 43181e81-405c-4aca-8a72-b02901757261 Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin Is A Big Fan Of Quitting We continue our Pride Month Celebration with political commentator and author Keith Boykin. Maiysha has a candid conversation with Keith about bringing his identity into politics, why you shouldn't be afraid to quit your job, how he is able to write so many books and what made him write his newest book "Quitting." 

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ We continue our Pride Month Celebration with political commentator and author Keith Boykin. Maiysha has a candid conversation with Keith about bringing his identity into politics, why you shouldn't be afraid to quit your job, how he is able to write so many books and what made him write his newest book "Quitting." 

]]> Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin Is A Big Fan Of Quitting theGrio 00:42:05 We continue our Pride Month Celebration with political commentator and author Keith Boykin. Maiysha has a candid conversation with Keith about bringing his identity into politics, why you shouldn't be afraid to quit your job, how he is able to write so many books and what made him write his newest book "Quitting."  We continue our Pride Month Celebration with political commentator and author Keith Boykin. Maiysha has a candid conversation with Keith about bringing his identity into politics, why you shouldn't be afraid to quit your job, how he is able to write so many books and what made him write his newest book "Quitting."  false full 11 14206131-7ae3-4ba1-838c-b021013b83fb Author Robert Jones, Jr. Is Not Afraid To Show Black LGBTQ Love We continue our celebration of Pride Month with best selling author Robert Jones, Jr. Jones sat down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his New York Times best selling novel "The Prophets," which is about a Black Queer enslaved couple navigating their love through the atrocities of slavery. Jones and Maiysha talk about their love for music and why Jones decided to step away from the very popular Twitter page and website "The Son of Baldwin." 

Original Air Date: 8/28/22

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ We continue our celebration of Pride Month with best selling author Robert Jones, Jr. Jones sat down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his New York Times best selling novel "The Prophets," which is about a Black Queer enslaved couple navigating their love through the atrocities of slavery. Jones and Maiysha talk about their love for music and why Jones decided to step away from the very popular Twitter page and website "The Son of Baldwin." 

Original Air Date: 8/28/22

]]> Author Robert Jones, Jr. Is Not Afraid To Show Black LGBTQ Love theGrio 00:33:04 We continue our celebration of Pride Month with best selling author Robert Jones, Jr. Jones sat down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his New York Times best selling novel "The Prophets," which is about a Black Queer enslaved couple navigating their love through the atrocities of slavery. Jones and Maiysha talk about their love for music and why Jones decided to step away from the very popular Twitter page and website "The Son of Baldwin."  Original Air Date: 8/28/22 We continue our celebration of Pride Month with best selling author Robert Jones, Jr. Jones sat down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his New York Times best selling novel "The Prophets," which is about a Black Queer enslaved couple navigating their love through the atrocities of slavery. Jones and Maiysha talk about their love for music and why Jones decided to step away from the very popular Twitter page and website "The Son of Baldwin."  Original Air Date: 8/28/22 lgbtq authors, robert jones jr, black love, robert jones, writing black, black queer love, lgbtq writers, pride month, black lgbtq writers false full 3 d9af67c8-3974-4ab3-90aa-b01c01788aa6 Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson Has A "Big, Black And Queer-Ass American Broadway Show" We are celebrating pride this whole month and we wanted to highlight a great conversation we had with Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson, the writer of the broadway play, "A Strange Loop." Jackson talks with Maiysha about how it took decades for him to write his musical and the meaning behind write a musical about a queer gay man that is writing a musical about a queer gay man writing a musical. 

Original airdate 10/23/22 

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ We are celebrating pride this whole month and we wanted to highlight a great conversation we had with Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson, the writer of the broadway play, "A Strange Loop." Jackson talks with Maiysha about how it took decades for him to write his musical and the meaning behind write a musical about a queer gay man that is writing a musical about a queer gay man writing a musical. 

Original airdate 10/23/22 

]]> Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson Has A "Big, Black And Queer-Ass American Broadway Show" theGrio 00:40:15 We are celebrating pride this whole month and we wanted to highlight a great conversation we had with Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson, the writer of the broadway play, "A Strange Loop." Jackson talks with Maiysha about how it took decades for him to write his musical and the meaning behind write a musical about a queer gay man that is writing a musical about a queer gay man writing a musical.  Original airdate 10/23/22  We are celebrating pride this whole month and we wanted to highlight a great conversation we had with Tony Award Winner Michael R. Jackson, the writer of the broadway play, "A Strange Loop." Jackson talks with Maiysha about how it took decades for him to write his musical and the meaning behind write a musical about a queer gay man that is writing a musical about a queer gay man writing a musical.  Original airdate 10/23/22  false full 9 a59103e7-99dc-4eee-97a1-b01501593716 Danyel Smith Is Giving Black Women In Pop Their Flowers In celebration of Black Music Month Maiysha sits down with music executive Danyel Smith about her music memoir Shine Bright which is a personal memoir of Danyel Smith as well as a history lesson about Black women in Pop. Danyel was the first Black woman editor of Billboard. The two discuss Danyel's turbulent and at times abusive upbringing, the Black women in music such as Whitney Houston, Lizzo, Beyonce and Ella Fitzgerald who deserve flowers and how women in the music industry still have to navigate a male dominated industry.  

]]> Sun, 4 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ In celebration of Black Music Month Maiysha sits down with music executive Danyel Smith about her music memoir Shine Bright which is a personal memoir of Danyel Smith as well as a history lesson about Black women in Pop. Danyel was the first Black woman editor of Billboard. The two discuss Danyel's turbulent and at times abusive upbringing, the Black women in music such as Whitney Houston, Lizzo, Beyonce and Ella Fitzgerald who deserve flowers and how women in the music industry still have to navigate a male dominated industry.  

]]> Danyel Smith Is Giving Black Women In Pop Their Flowers theGrio 00:44:37 In celebration of Black Music Month Maiysha sits down with music executive Danyel Smith about her music memoir Shine Bright which is a personal memoir of Danyel Smith as well as a history lesson about Black women in Pop. Danyel was the first Black woman editor of Billboard. The two discuss Danyel's turbulent and at times abusive upbringing, the Black women in music such as Whitney Houston, Lizzo, Beyonce and Ella Fitzgerald who deserve flowers and how women in the music industry still have to navigate a male dominated industry.   In celebration of Black Music Month Maiysha sits down with music executive Danyel Smith about her music memoir Shine Bright which is a personal memoir of Danyel Smith as well as a history lesson about Black women in Pop. Danyel was the first Black woman editor of Billboard. The two discuss Danyel's turbulent and at times abusive upbringing, the Black women in music such as Whitney Houston, Lizzo, Beyonce and Ella Fitzgerald who deserve flowers and how women in the music industry still have to navigate a male dominated industry.   black music month, hip-hop, black women in music, music industry false full 32 4309e007-6108-4d74-bd7e-b0000138c305 World Renowned Therapist Nedra Tawwab Knows Setting Boundaries Is Good For The Soul Maiysha brings on NYT Best selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a family therapist who just released her new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Maiysha and Nedra discuss the importance of setting boundaries in all your relationships which includes family, personal and work. They also delved into the importance of mental health, especially in the Black community. 

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha brings on NYT Best selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a family therapist who just released her new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Maiysha and Nedra discuss the importance of setting boundaries in all your relationships which includes family, personal and work. They also delved into the importance of mental health, especially in the Black community. 

]]> World Renowned Therapist Nedra Tawwab Knows Setting Boundaries Is Good For The Soul theGrio 00:41:07 Maiysha brings on NYT Best selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a family therapist who just released her new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Maiysha and Nedra discuss the importance of setting boundaries in all your relationships which includes family, personal and work. They also delved into the importance of mental health, especially in the Black community.  Maiysha brings on NYT Best selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a family therapist who just released her new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Maiysha and Nedra discuss the importance of setting boundaries in all your relationships which includes family, personal and work. They also delved into the importance of mental health, especially in the Black community.  false full 31 92d73e44-bc86-444e-9ffb-afdc014420c0 Life, Poems and Family With New York Times Best Seller Clint Smith Renowned poet, educator and author Clint Smith joins Writing Black to talk about his latest work "Above Ground." Smith discuses how his poems explore the intersections of family, race, social justice and personal identity. Maiysha and Clint have a candid conversation about his family and his fascination with Cicadas. Smith discusses his creative process and the challenges he faces when exploring the different facets of his book 

]]> Sun, 9 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Renowned poet, educator and author Clint Smith joins Writing Black to talk about his latest work "Above Ground." Smith discuses how his poems explore the intersections of family, race, social justice and personal identity. Maiysha and Clint have a candid conversation about his family and his fascination with Cicadas. Smith discusses his creative process and the challenges he faces when exploring the different facets of his book 

]]> Life, Poems and Family With New York Times Best Seller Clint Smith theGrio 00:44:00 Renowned poet, educator and author Clint Smith joins Writing Black to talk about his latest work "Above Ground." Smith discuses how his poems explore the intersections of family, race, social justice and personal identity. Maiysha and Clint have a candid conversation about his family and his fascination with Cicadas. Smith discusses his creative process and the challenges he faces when exploring the different facets of his book  Renowned poet, educator and author Clint Smith joins Writing Black to talk about his latest work "Above Ground." Smith discuses how his poems explore the intersections of family, race, social justice and personal identity. Maiysha and Clint have a candid conversation about his family and his fascination with Cicadas. Smith discusses his creative process and the challenges he faces when exploring the different facets of his book  false full 30 37668d9f-2cb4-4d15-9f90-afcf0114a880 Become "Unprisoned" With Tracy McMillan Maiysha brings on relationship expert and acclaimed writer, producer and creator of Hulu's new hit series "Unprisoned" which stars Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. Tracy and Mayisha discuss how "Unprisoned" is based on Tracy's actual relationship with her father who was in prison for close to two decades. The two talk about what it takes to make it in Hollywood, relationships and what Tracy has planned for the future. 

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha brings on relationship expert and acclaimed writer, producer and creator of Hulu's new hit series "Unprisoned" which stars Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. Tracy and Mayisha discuss how "Unprisoned" is based on Tracy's actual relationship with her father who was in prison for close to two decades. The two talk about what it takes to make it in Hollywood, relationships and what Tracy has planned for the future. 

]]> Become "Unprisoned" With Tracy McMillan theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha brings on relationship expert and acclaimed writer, producer and creator of Hulu's new hit series "Unprisoned" which stars Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. Tracy and Mayisha discuss how "Unprisoned" is based on Tracy's actual relationship with her father who was in prison for close to two decades. The two talk about what it takes to make it in Hollywood, relationships and what Tracy has planned for the future.  Maiysha brings on relationship expert and acclaimed writer, producer and creator of Hulu's new hit series "Unprisoned" which stars Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. Tracy and Mayisha discuss how "Unprisoned" is based on Tracy's actual relationship with her father who was in prison for close to two decades. The two talk about what it takes to make it in Hollywood, relationships and what Tracy has planned for the future.  writing black, tracy mcmillan, maiysha kai, unprisoned, kerry washington, thegrio false full 29 7989c46a-6331-4d2d-a28a-afc8018b6020 Rachel Lindsay is More Than The First Black Bachelorette Bachelorette star, author, and media personality Rachel Lindsay joins Writing Black to talk about her new fiction novel "Real Love," which she says is loosely based on her life. Maiysha and Rachel discuss Rachel's time on The Bachelorette, how she almost turned down the chance to be on the show, her numerous different ventures, what made her dive into the art of fiction writing, and a whole lot more!

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Bachelorette star, author, and media personality Rachel Lindsay joins Writing Black to talk about her new fiction novel "Real Love," which she says is loosely based on her life. Maiysha and Rachel discuss Rachel's time on The Bachelorette, how she almost turned down the chance to be on the show, her numerous different ventures, what made her dive into the art of fiction writing, and a whole lot more!

]]> Rachel Lindsay is More Than The First Black Bachelorette theGrio 00:46:51 Bachelorette star, author, and media personality Rachel Lindsay joins Writing Black to talk about her new fiction novel "Real Love," which she says is loosely based on her life. Maiysha and Rachel discuss Rachel's time on The Bachelorette, how she almost turned down the chance to be on the show, her numerous different ventures, what made her dive into the art of fiction writing, and a whole lot more! Bachelorette star, author, and media personality Rachel Lindsay joins Writing Black to talk about her new fiction novel "Real Love," which she says is loosely based on her life. Maiysha and Rachel discuss Rachel's time on The Bachelorette, how she almost turned down the chance to be on the show, her numerous different ventures, what made her dive into the art of fiction writing, and a whole lot more! the bachelorette, author, first black bachelorette, tv show, maiysha kai, black writers, rachel lindsay false full 28 697996d3-bbf3-4bf2-a31d-afc1001e58f6 The Heart and Soul of "Memphis" with Author Tara M. Stringfellow Acclaimed poet and author Tara M. Stringfellow joins Writing Black to give Writing Black listeners a glipse into her new book "Memphis," which is about 3 generations of a Black family in the city of Memphis and one little girl that realizes she has the power to change the trajectory of her family. Maiysha and Tara discuss her journey from being an attorney, to becoming an poet, to being motivated to step into activism, to deciding to sit down and write her debut novel "Memphis. Tara also talks about her love for Memphis, how she wrote portions of the book in Cuba on the beach and more. 

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Acclaimed poet and author Tara M. Stringfellow joins Writing Black to give Writing Black listeners a glipse into her new book "Memphis," which is about 3 generations of a Black family in the city of Memphis and one little girl that realizes she has the power to change the trajectory of her family. Maiysha and Tara discuss her journey from being an attorney, to becoming an poet, to being motivated to step into activism, to deciding to sit down and write her debut novel "Memphis. Tara also talks about her love for Memphis, how she wrote portions of the book in Cuba on the beach and more. 

]]> The Heart and Soul of "Memphis" with Author Tara M. Stringfellow theGrio 00:47:09 Acclaimed poet and author Tara M. Stringfellow joins Writing Black to give Writing Black listeners a glipse into her new book "Memphis," which is about 3 generations of a Black family in the city of Memphis and one little girl that realizes she has the power to change the trajectory of her family. Maiysha and Tara discuss her journey from being an attorney, to becoming an poet, to being motivated to step into activism, to deciding to sit down and write her debut novel "Memphis. Tara also talks about her love for Memphis, how she wrote portions of the book in Cuba on the beach and more.  Acclaimed poet and author Tara M. Stringfellow joins Writing Black to give Writing Black listeners a glipse into her new book "Memphis," which is about 3 generations of a Black family in the city of Memphis and one little girl that realizes she has the power to change the trajectory of her family. Maiysha and Tara discuss her journey from being an attorney, to becoming an poet, to being motivated to step into activism, to deciding to sit down and write her debut novel "Memphis. Tara also talks about her love for Memphis, how she wrote portions of the book in Cuba on the beach and more.  false full 27 03171d02-d5be-4add-b235-afba0123c3ba Author and Rolling Stones Guest Writer Ernest Owens Thinks Cancel Culture Is Good For The Country Journalist, guest writer for Rolling Stones Magazine and author Ernest Owens joins Writing Black to talk about his new book "The Case For Cancel Culture." After his Twitter feud with Elon Musk, Owens decided to talk with Maiysha about the importance of cancel culture, how cancel culture has been around for centuries, how it can get abused and why so many people in power like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan and even Barack Obama are afraid of cancel culture. 

]]> Sun, 5 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Journalist, guest writer for Rolling Stones Magazine and author Ernest Owens joins Writing Black to talk about his new book "The Case For Cancel Culture." After his Twitter feud with Elon Musk, Owens decided to talk with Maiysha about the importance of cancel culture, how cancel culture has been around for centuries, how it can get abused and why so many people in power like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan and even Barack Obama are afraid of cancel culture. 

]]> Author and Rolling Stones Guest Writer Ernest Owens Thinks Cancel Culture Is Good For The Country theGrio 00:44:00 Journalist, guest writer for Rolling Stones Magazine and author Ernest Owens joins Writing Black to talk about his new book "The Case For Cancel Culture." After his Twitter feud with Elon Musk, Owens decided to talk with Maiysha about the importance of cancel culture, how cancel culture has been around for centuries, how it can get abused and why so many people in power like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan and even Barack Obama are afraid of cancel culture.  Journalist, guest writer for Rolling Stones Magazine and author Ernest Owens joins Writing Black to talk about his new book "The Case For Cancel Culture." After his Twitter feud with Elon Musk, Owens decided to talk with Maiysha about the importance of cancel culture, how cancel culture has been around for centuries, how it can get abused and why so many people in power like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan and even Barack Obama are afraid of cancel culture.  cancel culture is good, ernest owens, dave chappelle, writing black, kanye west canceled, elon musk, maiysha kai, cancel culture, rolling stones magazine, barack obama false full 26 7ddb8228-954f-4e8f-88c8-afb3001c7a3b Our People Were Always Free With Ben Jealous Former NAACP Chairman and author Ben Jealous sits down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his new book, being confused for Dave Chappelle's bodyguard and how he is related to Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson. 

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Former NAACP Chairman and author Ben Jealous sits down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his new book, being confused for Dave Chappelle's bodyguard and how he is related to Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson. 

]]> Our People Were Always Free With Ben Jealous theGrio 01:06:00 Former NAACP Chairman and author Ben Jealous sits down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his new book, being confused for Dave Chappelle's bodyguard and how he is related to Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson.  Former NAACP Chairman and author Ben Jealous sits down with Maiysha Kai to talk about his new book, being confused for Dave Chappelle's bodyguard and how he is related to Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson.  true full 25 bce95030-44af-4170-b22e-afad0001dd9e Love, Family & Comedy with Mr. & Mrs. KevOnStage Maiysha Kai sits down with Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage to talk about their new book "Marriage Be Hard" which is about the ups and downs of marriage. They also discuss how they couldn't afford dinner on their honeymoon, KevOnStage being compared to Idris Elba, how parents can cause unintentional trauma and growing up in the church. 

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai sits down with Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage to talk about their new book "Marriage Be Hard" which is about the ups and downs of marriage. They also discuss how they couldn't afford dinner on their honeymoon, KevOnStage being compared to Idris Elba, how parents can cause unintentional trauma and growing up in the church. 

]]> Love, Family & Comedy with Mr. & Mrs. KevOnStage theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha Kai sits down with Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage to talk about their new book "Marriage Be Hard" which is about the ups and downs of marriage. They also discuss how they couldn't afford dinner on their honeymoon, KevOnStage being compared to Idris Elba, how parents can cause unintentional trauma and growing up in the church.  Maiysha Kai sits down with Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage to talk about their new book "Marriage Be Hard" which is about the ups and downs of marriage. They also discuss how they couldn't afford dinner on their honeymoon, KevOnStage being compared to Idris Elba, how parents can cause unintentional trauma and growing up in the church.  marriage, mrskevonstage, comedy, writing black, kevonstage, maiysha kai, laughs, jokes false full 24 febbfab8-1d14-441d-9572-afa4011933b1 It's All About Black Love This Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is here and Writing Black host Maiysha Kai has some great Valentine's Day book recommendations that are all about Black love! Sit down and have a nice read with your Valentine with these great books about Black love! 

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Valentine's Day is here and Writing Black host Maiysha Kai has some great Valentine's Day book recommendations that are all about Black love! Sit down and have a nice read with your Valentine with these great books about Black love! 

]]> It's All About Black Love This Valentine's Day theGrio 00:01:30 Valentine's Day is here and Writing Black host Maiysha Kai has some great Valentine's Day book recommendations that are all about Black love! Sit down and have a nice read with your Valentine with these great books about Black love!  Valentine's Day is here and Writing Black host Maiysha Kai has some great Valentine's Day book recommendations that are all about Black love! Sit down and have a nice read with your Valentine with these great books about Black love!  love books, valentines day books, black love books, black love, writing black, valentine's day, valentines day, valentinesday, valentinesdaygifts, maiysha kai, thegrio false full 23 9c365331-fdb7-4297-9650-af9f000b0202 The Fight Never Ends for Justice or for George Floyd Acclaimed authors and Washington Post journalist Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa wrote a riveting book about the life of George Floyd called "His Name is George Floyd." With the tragic death of Tyre Nichols by the hands of Memphis police officers, Maiysha and Robert and Tolu had a candid conversation about George Floyd, Georgi's life, policing in America and how what happened to George Floyd happens to so many Black lives in America. 

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Acclaimed authors and Washington Post journalist Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa wrote a riveting book about the life of George Floyd called "His Name is George Floyd." With the tragic death of Tyre Nichols by the hands of Memphis police officers, Maiysha and Robert and Tolu had a candid conversation about George Floyd, Georgi's life, policing in America and how what happened to George Floyd happens to so many Black lives in America. 

]]> The Fight Never Ends for Justice or for George Floyd theGrio 00:54:26 Acclaimed authors and Washington Post journalist Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa wrote a riveting book about the life of George Floyd called "His Name is George Floyd." With the tragic death of Tyre Nichols by the hands of Memphis police officers, Maiysha and Robert and Tolu had a candid conversation about George Floyd, Georgi's life, policing in America and how what happened to George Floyd happens to so many Black lives in America.  Acclaimed authors and Washington Post journalist Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa wrote a riveting book about the life of George Floyd called "His Name is George Floyd." With the tragic death of Tyre Nichols by the hands of Memphis police officers, Maiysha and Robert and Tolu had a candid conversation about George Floyd, Georgi's life, policing in America and how what happened to George Floyd happens to so many Black lives in America.  black lives matter, george floyd, justice system, civil rights, tyre nichols, black writing, black lives, police, black justice, racism, justice false full 7 ca1eaef3-eefc-4213-9213-af9a01429c87 Get to Know Us, Welcome to Writing Black Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers that showcases the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, and authors about their creative process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:37:58 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers that showcases the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, and authors about their creative process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work. 

]]> Get to Know Us, Welcome to Writing Black theGrio 00:01:21 Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers that showcases the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, and authors about their creative process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work.  Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers that showcases the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, and authors about their creative process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work.  writing black with maiysha kai, black poets, black authors, writing black, black art, maiysha kai, black culture, black songwriters, black writers false full 23 b784dec2-8e03-487b-a460-af74016261e0 Acclaimed Author Peniel Joseph Knows Black History is American History Maiysha talks with renowned historian Peniel Joseph about his critically acclaimed book "The Third Reconstruction." They also dive deep in the history of white resistance, why he thinks we are currently in the third reconstruction period, steps we can take to move forward, how the Black Lives Matter movement is very similar to past movements and more.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha talks with renowned historian Peniel Joseph about his critically acclaimed book "The Third Reconstruction." They also dive deep in the history of white resistance, why he thinks we are currently in the third reconstruction period, steps we can take to move forward, how the Black Lives Matter movement is very similar to past movements and more.

]]> Acclaimed Author Peniel Joseph Knows Black History is American History theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha talks with renowned historian Peniel Joseph about his critically acclaimed book "The Third Reconstruction." They also dive deep in the history of white resistance, why he thinks we are currently in the third reconstruction period, steps we can take to move forward, how the Black Lives Matter movement is very similar to past movements and more. Maiysha talks with renowned historian Peniel Joseph about his critically acclaimed book "The Third Reconstruction." They also dive deep in the history of white resistance, why he thinks we are currently in the third reconstruction period, steps we can take to move forward, how the Black Lives Matter movement is very similar to past movements and more. false full 22 b463fdf2-bc9c-48e9-8cdb-af91006d022a Africa Amplified: Nigerian Author Ayobami Adebayo We are highlighting the brilliant talents that come from Africa and on this episode of Writing Black we are amplifying the talented and critically acclaimed Nigerian author Ayobami Adebayo. Adebayo's new novel "A Spell of Good Things" brings to life the culture and communities of Nigeria following two families through the struggles of class, wealth and political struggles. Adebayo also talks to Maiysha about her taking a different route than what was expected of her, how Nigerian mothers are much more than what you see and how they are both excited to see Black Americans and Black people in Africa interacting with one another a lot more than before. 

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ We are highlighting the brilliant talents that come from Africa and on this episode of Writing Black we are amplifying the talented and critically acclaimed Nigerian author Ayobami Adebayo. Adebayo's new novel "A Spell of Good Things" brings to life the culture and communities of Nigeria following two families through the struggles of class, wealth and political struggles. Adebayo also talks to Maiysha about her taking a different route than what was expected of her, how Nigerian mothers are much more than what you see and how they are both excited to see Black Americans and Black people in Africa interacting with one another a lot more than before. 

]]> Africa Amplified: Nigerian Author Ayobami Adebayo theGrio 00:44:00 We are highlighting the brilliant talents that come from Africa and on this episode of Writing Black we are amplifying the talented and critically acclaimed Nigerian author Ayobami Adebayo. Adebayo's new novel "A Spell of Good Things" brings to life the culture and communities of Nigeria following two families through the struggles of class, wealth and political struggles. Adebayo also talks to Maiysha about her taking a different route than what was expected of her, how Nigerian mothers are much more than what you see and how they are both excited to see Black Americans and Black people in Africa interacting with one another a lot more than before.  We are highlighting the brilliant talents that come from Africa and on this episode of Writing Black we are amplifying the talented and critically acclaimed Nigerian author Ayobami Adebayo. Adebayo's new novel "A Spell of Good Things" brings to life the culture and communities of Nigeria following two families through the struggles of class, wealth and political struggles. Adebayo also talks to Maiysha about her taking a different route than what was expected of her, how Nigerian mothers are much more than what you see and how they are both excited to see Black Americans and Black people in Africa interacting with one another a lot more than before.  the grio, africa amplified, african writers, black authors, ayobami adebayo, african authors, writing black, maiysha kai, black writers, thegrio false full 21 ad6dc09b-0410-4340-bbe3-af74015b9371 Civil Rights Pioneer and Living Legend Charlayne Hunter-Gault As we honor MLK Day, Maiysha chats with civil rights legend and renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. She shares with Maiysha gut-wrenching stories of being the first Black student to attend the University of Georgia;  from dorm life to life-threatening attacks, her stories cement her place in the history book and anthology of extraordinary, brave Black women

In her new book "My People," Hunter-Gault tells her own heroic story as well as the iconic and history-making people she has reported on worldwide throughout her decades-long journalism career. 

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ As we honor MLK Day, Maiysha chats with civil rights legend and renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. She shares with Maiysha gut-wrenching stories of being the first Black student to attend the University of Georgia;  from dorm life to life-threatening attacks, her stories cement her place in the history book and anthology of extraordinary, brave Black women

In her new book "My People," Hunter-Gault tells her own heroic story as well as the iconic and history-making people she has reported on worldwide throughout her decades-long journalism career. 

]]> Civil Rights Pioneer and Living Legend Charlayne Hunter-Gault theGrio 01:06:00 As we honor MLK Day, Maiysha chats with civil rights legend and renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. She shares with Maiysha gut-wrenching stories of being the first Black student to attend the University of Georgia;  from dorm life to life-threatening attacks, her stories cement her place in the history book and anthology of extraordinary, brave Black women In her new book "My People," Hunter-Gault tells her own heroic story as well as the iconic and history-making people she has reported on worldwide throughout her decades-long journalism career.  As we honor MLK Day, Maiysha chats with civil rights legend and renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. She shares with Maiysha gut-wrenching stories of being the first Black student to attend the University of Georgia;  from dorm life to life-threatening attacks, her stories cement her place in the history book and anthology of extraordinary, brave Black women In her new book "My People," Hunter-Gault tells her own heroic story as well as the iconic and history-making people she has reported on worldwide throughout her decades-long journalism career.  martin luther king, maiysha, civil rights pioneer, university of georgia, writing black, civil rights, intergration, charalayne hunter-gault, maiysha kai, black culture, segration, black leaders, thegrio false full 20 b1c2a79a-7f51-4165-a8fc-af74004db864 Wolf Hustle: Cin Fabré Is A Black Woman On Wall Street Maiysha Kai talks with Wall Street giant and now critically acclaimed author Cin Fabré about her debut memoir "Wolf Hustle" which is about her time being one of the few Black women on Wall Street and how the industry is very cutthroat. They discuss Cin's excitement for her book going Hollywood and becoming a feature film and what led to her leaving Wall Street. 

]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai talks with Wall Street giant and now critically acclaimed author Cin Fabré about her debut memoir "Wolf Hustle" which is about her time being one of the few Black women on Wall Street and how the industry is very cutthroat. They discuss Cin's excitement for her book going Hollywood and becoming a feature film and what led to her leaving Wall Street. 

]]> Wolf Hustle: Cin Fabré Is A Black Woman On Wall Street theGrio 00:34:00 Maiysha Kai talks with Wall Street giant and now critically acclaimed author Cin Fabré about her debut memoir "Wolf Hustle" which is about her time being one of the few Black women on Wall Street and how the industry is very cutthroat. They discuss Cin's excitement for her book going Hollywood and becoming a feature film and what led to her leaving Wall Street.  Maiysha Kai talks with Wall Street giant and now critically acclaimed author Cin Fabré about her debut memoir "Wolf Hustle" which is about her time being one of the few Black women on Wall Street and how the industry is very cutthroat. They discuss Cin's excitement for her book going Hollywood and becoming a feature film and what led to her leaving Wall Street.  the grio, black authors, writing black, maiysha kai, black women on wall street, wall street, thegrio false full 19 7e7f89dd-f63a-4ce3-966e-af740001972e Prison Couldn't Stop Chef Keith Corbin Maiysha sits down with award winning chef Keith Corbin about his new memoir "California Soul" documenting his life growing up in the streets of Watts, to going to prison and then changing his life after prison to become one of the top chefs in the world. Chef Corbin tells Maiysha all the ups and downs he endured on his way to becoming a top chef

]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with award winning chef Keith Corbin about his new memoir "California Soul" documenting his life growing up in the streets of Watts, to going to prison and then changing his life after prison to become one of the top chefs in the world. Chef Corbin tells Maiysha all the ups and downs he endured on his way to becoming a top chef

]]> Prison Couldn't Stop Chef Keith Corbin theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha sits down with award winning chef Keith Corbin about his new memoir "California Soul" documenting his life growing up in the streets of Watts, to going to prison and then changing his life after prison to become one of the top chefs in the world. Chef Corbin tells Maiysha all the ups and downs he endured on his way to becoming a top chef Maiysha sits down with award winning chef Keith Corbin about his new memoir "California Soul" documenting his life growing up in the streets of Watts, to going to prison and then changing his life after prison to become one of the top chefs in the world. Chef Corbin tells Maiysha all the ups and downs he endured on his way to becoming a top chef memoir, prison, black authors, chef, writing black, keith corbin, maiysha kai, watts, cooking, black writers, redemption story, chef keith corbin false full 18 0af39fe3-5b36-426e-b7b3-af700166a5be Yes, Folk Music is Black Music Maiysha Kai chats with Grammy award winner singer Rhiannon Giddens about her new opera "Omar" about a African enslaved Muslim, what it took to transition from songwriting to developing an opera, her new children's book "Build a Home" which is based on her song of that she collaborated with Yo Yo Ma of the same title, how white people co-opted Folk music from Black people. 

]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai chats with Grammy award winner singer Rhiannon Giddens about her new opera "Omar" about a African enslaved Muslim, what it took to transition from songwriting to developing an opera, her new children's book "Build a Home" which is based on her song of that she collaborated with Yo Yo Ma of the same title, how white people co-opted Folk music from Black people. 

]]> Yes, Folk Music is Black Music theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha Kai chats with Grammy award winner singer Rhiannon Giddens about her new opera "Omar" about a African enslaved Muslim, what it took to transition from songwriting to developing an opera, her new children's book "Build a Home" which is based on her song of that she collaborated with Yo Yo Ma of the same title, how white people co-opted Folk music from Black people.  Maiysha Kai chats with Grammy award winner singer Rhiannon Giddens about her new opera "Omar" about a African enslaved Muslim, what it took to transition from songwriting to developing an opera, her new children's book "Build a Home" which is based on her song of that she collaborated with Yo Yo Ma of the same title, how white people co-opted Folk music from Black people.  folk music, black authors, black music, writing black, black writing, maiysha kai, banjos, rhiannon giddens, thegrio false full 17 08e2d280-5574-4cd6-9575-af6d01445a3e The Black Ballerina We All Should Know Maiysha sits down with world renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to talk about her book "The Wind At My Back" which is about her life as well as her mentor's life Raven Wilkinson, who was first Black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Misty and Maiysha also discussed Misty breaking racial barriers in ballet, opening up doors for others and the progress that has been made in ballet. 

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with world renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to talk about her book "The Wind At My Back" which is about her life as well as her mentor's life Raven Wilkinson, who was first Black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Misty and Maiysha also discussed Misty breaking racial barriers in ballet, opening up doors for others and the progress that has been made in ballet. 

]]> The Black Ballerina We All Should Know theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha sits down with world renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to talk about her book "The Wind At My Back" which is about her life as well as her mentor's life Raven Wilkinson, who was first Black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Misty and Maiysha also discussed Misty breaking racial barriers in ballet, opening up doors for others and the progress that has been made in ballet.  Maiysha sits down with world renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to talk about her book "The Wind At My Back" which is about her life as well as her mentor's life Raven Wilkinson, who was first Black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Misty and Maiysha also discussed Misty breaking racial barriers in ballet, opening up doors for others and the progress that has been made in ballet.  black ballerina, black authors, writing black, misty copeland, maiysha kai, raven wilkinson, ballet, black writers false full 16 ba97202b-d99d-4ddd-8b89-af6700045662 True Crime: The Ivy League Counterfeiter Maiysha brings on world renowned journalist and author Toure to speak about his riveting true crime book "Ivy League Counterfeiter" which is about an Ivy League alum who turned to the world of crime as a professional counterfeiter. Toure details how this counterfeiter was a person who he grew up with and the world of crime was something that many didn't expect.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha brings on world renowned journalist and author Toure to speak about his riveting true crime book "Ivy League Counterfeiter" which is about an Ivy League alum who turned to the world of crime as a professional counterfeiter. Toure details how this counterfeiter was a person who he grew up with and the world of crime was something that many didn't expect.

]]> True Crime: The Ivy League Counterfeiter theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha brings on world renowned journalist and author Toure to speak about his riveting true crime book "Ivy League Counterfeiter" which is about an Ivy League alum who turned to the world of crime as a professional counterfeiter. Toure details how this counterfeiter was a person who he grew up with and the world of crime was something that many didn't expect. Maiysha brings on world renowned journalist and author Toure to speak about his riveting true crime book "Ivy League Counterfeiter" which is about an Ivy League alum who turned to the world of crime as a professional counterfeiter. Toure details how this counterfeiter was a person who he grew up with and the world of crime was something that many didn't expect. false full 15 755bb02a-d052-4872-8964-af5601530076 Black Homes, Black Art and Black Designs with AphroChic Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more. 

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more. 

]]> Black Homes, Black Art and Black Designs with AphroChic theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more.  Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more.  black family, interior design, writing black, black homes, black designers, maiysha kai, black culture, black storytellers, black writers, thegrio false full 14 23030757-330f-4517-a8e0-af5100089ebe Don't Ask Shanita Hubbard to be Your Ride or Die Chick Maiysha brings on professor and writer of the Feminist Manifesto for Black Women, Shanita Hubbard. Maiysha and Shanita have a very candid conversation about being a "Ride or Die Chick," what it means to be a Black woman in America and how we need to break so many cultural "norms" that actually hurt Black women. 

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha brings on professor and writer of the Feminist Manifesto for Black Women, Shanita Hubbard. Maiysha and Shanita have a very candid conversation about being a "Ride or Die Chick," what it means to be a Black woman in America and how we need to break so many cultural "norms" that actually hurt Black women. 

]]> Don't Ask Shanita Hubbard to be Your Ride or Die Chick theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha brings on professor and writer of the Feminist Manifesto for Black Women, Shanita Hubbard. Maiysha and Shanita have a very candid conversation about being a "Ride or Die Chick," what it means to be a Black woman in America and how we need to break so many cultural "norms" that actually hurt Black women.  Maiysha brings on professor and writer of the Feminist Manifesto for Black Women, Shanita Hubbard. Maiysha and Shanita have a very candid conversation about being a "Ride or Die Chick," what it means to be a Black woman in America and how we need to break so many cultural "norms" that actually hurt Black women.  black authors, ride or die, writing black, shanita hubbard, maiysha kai, hip-hop, writers, ride or die chick, black writers, thegrio false full 13 02af6d2a-38b0-4dd8-9d25-af4c001cc44d Family, Politics and a Kids Book, That's Political Powerhouse Bakari Sellers Life Maiysha talks with political powerhouse Bakari Sellers about his new children's book, mixing activism and politics, balancing family and work and more. 

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha talks with political powerhouse Bakari Sellers about his new children's book, mixing activism and politics, balancing family and work and more. 

]]> Family, Politics and a Kids Book, That's Political Powerhouse Bakari Sellers Life theGrio 00:36:59 Maiysha talks with political powerhouse Bakari Sellers about his new children's book, mixing activism and politics, balancing family and work and more.  Maiysha talks with political powerhouse Bakari Sellers about his new children's book, mixing activism and politics, balancing family and work and more.  childrens books, elections, black authors, books, writing black, family, kids books, politics, maiysha kai, bakari sellers, black writers, thegrio false full 12 5b347a98-7de9-4fa8-aee0-af4300624f13 Millennials and Gen Zers Aren't The Only Ones Quiet Quitting Maiysha has a candid conversation with Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin about bringing his identity into politics, why quiet quitting and just plain out quitting your job is important, his numerous books including his newest one "Quitting", how he navigates social media and more.

]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha has a candid conversation with Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin about bringing his identity into politics, why quiet quitting and just plain out quitting your job is important, his numerous books including his newest one "Quitting", how he navigates social media and more.

]]> Millennials and Gen Zers Aren't The Only Ones Quiet Quitting theGrio 00:42:36 Maiysha has a candid conversation with Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin about bringing his identity into politics, why quiet quitting and just plain out quitting your job is important, his numerous books including his newest one "Quitting", how he navigates social media and more. Maiysha has a candid conversation with Political Commentator and Author Keith Boykin about bringing his identity into politics, why quiet quitting and just plain out quitting your job is important, his numerous books including his newest one "Quitting", how he navigates social media and more. keith boykin, quitting, writing black, politics, maiysha kai, quiet quitting, jobs, black writers, lgbtqia, thegrio false full 11 6225c895-ed38-4e5d-a8a7-af3a0140175d "This is Us" Writers Room with Screenwriter Eboni Freeman Maiysha Kai sits down with This Is Us writer Eboni Freeman about getting into the writing industry, what it was like writing for This Is Us and how she brings her identity and life experiences to the writing room.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai sits down with This Is Us writer Eboni Freeman about getting into the writing industry, what it was like writing for This Is Us and how she brings her identity and life experiences to the writing room.

]]> "This is Us" Writers Room with Screenwriter Eboni Freeman theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha Kai sits down with This Is Us writer Eboni Freeman about getting into the writing industry, what it was like writing for This Is Us and how she brings her identity and life experiences to the writing room. Maiysha Kai sits down with This Is Us writer Eboni Freeman about getting into the writing industry, what it was like writing for This Is Us and how she brings her identity and life experiences to the writing room. the grio, screenwriter, the grio black podcast network, writers, black writers false full 10 90f3cf4d-b6c6-4ec7-a09c-af35011e3aeb It's A "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show" Maiysha brings on Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson to talk about his musical "A Strange Loop" that he calls a "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show," his character Usher's love/hate relationship with Tyler Perry, breaking into a space where there aren't many Black people, his love for Motown and more. This is a one of a kind conversation that you do not want to miss! 

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha brings on Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson to talk about his musical "A Strange Loop" that he calls a "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show," his character Usher's love/hate relationship with Tyler Perry, breaking into a space where there aren't many Black people, his love for Motown and more. This is a one of a kind conversation that you do not want to miss! 

]]> It's A "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show" theGrio 00:40:15 Maiysha brings on Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson to talk about his musical "A Strange Loop" that he calls a "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show," his character Usher's love/hate relationship with Tyler Perry, breaking into a space where there aren't many Black people, his love for Motown and more. This is a one of a kind conversation that you do not want to miss!  Maiysha brings on Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson to talk about his musical "A Strange Loop" that he calls a "Big, Black and Queer American Broadway Show," his character Usher's love/hate relationship with Tyler Perry, breaking into a space where there aren't many Black people, his love for Motown and more. This is a one of a kind conversation that you do not want to miss!  a strange loop, writing black, black playwrights, maiysha kai, thegrio daily, michael r. jackson, black writers, black musicals, thegrio true full 9 3dd045c1-7383-4874-8a76-af2c01717edf Take A Dive Into An All Black Fantasy World With Ayana Gray Maiysha sits down with New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ayana Gray about her two fantasy novels Beasts of Prey and Beasts of Ruin. Two books that center around an all Black fantasy world. Ayana speaks about how it is being a young Black author in a genre that doesn't see a lot of Black women writers, making sure Black people are represented in her novels, her time in Ghana, her books being picked up by Netflix and more. 

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ayana Gray about her two fantasy novels Beasts of Prey and Beasts of Ruin. Two books that center around an all Black fantasy world. Ayana speaks about how it is being a young Black author in a genre that doesn't see a lot of Black women writers, making sure Black people are represented in her novels, her time in Ghana, her books being picked up by Netflix and more. 

]]> Take A Dive Into An All Black Fantasy World With Ayana Gray theGrio 00:35:46 Maiysha sits down with New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ayana Gray about her two fantasy novels Beasts of Prey and Beasts of Ruin. Two books that center around an all Black fantasy world. Ayana speaks about how it is being a young Black author in a genre that doesn't see a lot of Black women writers, making sure Black people are represented in her novels, her time in Ghana, her books being picked up by Netflix and more.  Maiysha sits down with New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ayana Gray about her two fantasy novels Beasts of Prey and Beasts of Ruin. Two books that center around an all Black fantasy world. Ayana speaks about how it is being a young Black author in a genre that doesn't see a lot of Black women writers, making sure Black people are represented in her novels, her time in Ghana, her books being picked up by Netflix and more.  black women writers, black authors, writing black, maiysha kai, thegrio, fantansy false full 8 70dd8c87-4787-4218-b211-af26010d3e97 What You Don't Know About George Floyd Maiysha talks with award winning Washington Post journalists and critically acclaimed authors Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa about their book "His Name is George Floyd," what it was like to speak with the family and friends of George Floyd, how did writing such a powerful book affect their lives and how George Floyd was much more than the 10 minute video that affected the entire world. 

]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha talks with award winning Washington Post journalists and critically acclaimed authors Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa about their book "His Name is George Floyd," what it was like to speak with the family and friends of George Floyd, how did writing such a powerful book affect their lives and how George Floyd was much more than the 10 minute video that affected the entire world. 

]]> What You Don't Know About George Floyd theGrio 00:54:26 Maiysha talks with award winning Washington Post journalists and critically acclaimed authors Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa about their book "His Name is George Floyd," what it was like to speak with the family and friends of George Floyd, how did writing such a powerful book affect their lives and how George Floyd was much more than the 10 minute video that affected the entire world.  Maiysha talks with award winning Washington Post journalists and critically acclaimed authors Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa about their book "His Name is George Floyd," what it was like to speak with the family and friends of George Floyd, how did writing such a powerful book affect their lives and how George Floyd was much more than the 10 minute video that affected the entire world.  washington post, black lives matter, black authors, george floyd, black podcasts, writing black, maiysha kai, george floyd protest, black journalists, thegrio false full 7 b9dbed6f-a014-4003-9c59-af13009f6d09 Love and Madness is "Queenie": Best Selling Author Candice Carty-Williams Maiysha sits down with best selling author Candice Carty-Williams about her new book "People Person," what made her start writing, her Black British musical that is being picked up by Netflix, how the United Kingdom teaches Russian history before Black history and the genesis behind her critically acclaimed best seller "Queenie."

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:05:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with best selling author Candice Carty-Williams about her new book "People Person," what made her start writing, her Black British musical that is being picked up by Netflix, how the United Kingdom teaches Russian history before Black history and the genesis behind her critically acclaimed best seller "Queenie."

]]> Love and Madness is "Queenie": Best Selling Author Candice Carty-Williams theGrio 00:44:00 Maiysha sits down with best selling author Candice Carty-Williams about her new book "People Person," what made her start writing, her Black British musical that is being picked up by Netflix, how the United Kingdom teaches Russian history before Black history and the genesis behind her critically acclaimed best seller "Queenie." Maiysha sits down with best selling author Candice Carty-Williams about her new book "People Person," what made her start writing, her Black British musical that is being picked up by Netflix, how the United Kingdom teaches Russian history before Black history and the genesis behind her critically acclaimed best seller "Queenie." black british writers, black authors, queenie, black podcasts, writing black, black podcast, maiysha kai, people person, candice carty-williams, black writers, podcast false full 6 cab49d7a-6077-4717-b7b0-af0b01594a45 The Person Behind The Viral Hashtag #DisabledandCute: Keah Brown Maiysha speaks with Disability Rights Advocate and best-selling author Keah Brown about finding her writer's voice, making space for those who are disabled, the backlash she received for wanting Lizzo and Beyonce to remove an ableist slur from their songs and how going viral has impacted her life.

]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:20:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha speaks with Disability Rights Advocate and best-selling author Keah Brown about finding her writer's voice, making space for those who are disabled, the backlash she received for wanting Lizzo and Beyonce to remove an ableist slur from their songs and how going viral has impacted her life.

]]> The Person Behind The Viral Hashtag #DisabledandCute: Keah Brown theGrio 00:37:25 Maiysha speaks with Disability Rights Advocate and best-selling author Keah Brown about finding her writer's voice, making space for those who are disabled, the backlash she received for wanting Lizzo and Beyonce to remove an ableist slur from their songs and how going viral has impacted her life. Maiysha speaks with Disability Rights Advocate and best-selling author Keah Brown about finding her writer's voice, making space for those who are disabled, the backlash she received for wanting Lizzo and Beyonce to remove an ableist slur from their songs and how going viral has impacted her life. black authors, black podcasts, the grio podcasts, maiysha kai, disability writers, writers, disability rights, writing podcasts, black writers, thegrio, keah brown false full 5 63bc6224-4a40-452a-bf3a-af050002af94 From The Big Screen To Your Book Shelf, Legendary Actor Omar Epps Maiysha Kai sits down with legendary Actor Omar Epps. You may know him from "Juice" or "Love and Basketball" or the "The Wood." But now you will know him as the author of the new Afrofuturistic book "Nubia: The Awakening." In this interview Omar Epps gives an introspective look on his love for hip-hop, the film industry and the importance of being prepared for success. This is an interview you for sure do not want to miss! 

]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:40:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha Kai sits down with legendary Actor Omar Epps. You may know him from "Juice" or "Love and Basketball" or the "The Wood." But now you will know him as the author of the new Afrofuturistic book "Nubia: The Awakening." In this interview Omar Epps gives an introspective look on his love for hip-hop, the film industry and the importance of being prepared for success. This is an interview you for sure do not want to miss! 

]]> From The Big Screen To Your Book Shelf, Legendary Actor Omar Epps theGrio 00:46:11 Maiysha Kai sits down with legendary Actor Omar Epps. You may know him from "Juice" or "Love and Basketball" or the "The Wood." But now you will know him as the author of the new Afrofuturistic book "Nubia: The Awakening." In this interview Omar Epps gives an introspective look on his love for hip-hop, the film industry and the importance of being prepared for success. This is an interview you for sure do not want to miss!  Maiysha Kai sits down with legendary Actor Omar Epps. You may know him from "Juice" or "Love and Basketball" or the "The Wood." But now you will know him as the author of the new Afrofuturistic book "Nubia: The Awakening." In this interview Omar Epps gives an introspective look on his love for hip-hop, the film industry and the importance of being prepared for success. This is an interview you for sure do not want to miss!  thegrio writing black, black authors, black podcasts, writing black, black creators, omar epps, maiysha kai, movies, writing podcasts, black writers, thegrio true full 4 f2c6af96-6b0b-420c-bd11-aefe016a0792 The Son of Baldwin, Robert Jones, Jr. Maiysha talks with New York Times Best Seller author and Son of Baldwin creator Robert Jones, Jr. about his book "The Prophets." Robert explains how he came up with the concept of a novel about Black queer love during slavery, and how his identity influences his writing and the writers that influenced him.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2022 22:40:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha talks with New York Times Best Seller author and Son of Baldwin creator Robert Jones, Jr. about his book "The Prophets." Robert explains how he came up with the concept of a novel about Black queer love during slavery, and how his identity influences his writing and the writers that influenced him.

]]> The Son of Baldwin, Robert Jones, Jr. theGrio 00:33:04 Maiysha talks with New York Times Best Seller author and Son of Baldwin creator Robert Jones, Jr. about his book "The Prophets." Robert explains how he came up with the concept of a novel about Black queer love during slavery, and how his identity influences his writing and the writers that influenced him. Maiysha talks with New York Times Best Seller author and Son of Baldwin creator Robert Jones, Jr. about his book "The Prophets." Robert explains how he came up with the concept of a novel about Black queer love during slavery, and how his identity influences his writing and the writers that influenced him. writing podcast, robert jones jr, black writings, author, black authors, books, robert jones, black podcasts, writing black, maiysha kai, black culture, black books, black writers, thegrio false full 3 9be4b7e8-c5a0-4c99-8ac3-aef601207000 From SNL to PAUSE Star, Comedian Sam Jay Maiysha sits down with Comedian and TV writer Sam Jay about her HBO hit series "PAUSE", what it is like to work with her friends on her Peacock show "Bust Down", her time on SNL and making space in comedy and TV for others like her. 

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Maiysha sits down with Comedian and TV writer Sam Jay about her HBO hit series "PAUSE", what it is like to work with her friends on her Peacock show "Bust Down", her time on SNL and making space in comedy and TV for others like her. 

]]> From SNL to PAUSE Star, Comedian Sam Jay theGrio 00:32:44 Maiysha sits down with Comedian and TV writer Sam Jay about her HBO hit series "PAUSE", what it is like to work with her friends on her Peacock show "Bust Down", her time on SNL and making space in comedy and TV for others like her.  Maiysha sits down with Comedian and TV writer Sam Jay about her HBO hit series "PAUSE", what it is like to work with her friends on her Peacock show "Bust Down", her time on SNL and making space in comedy and TV for others like her.  bust down, sam jay, pause, black podcasts, writing black, black culture, writing, black writers, thegrio, podcast true full 2 72237d07-6918-4e96-b105-aeef00ed2cdf The Genius Behind Jeen-yuhs, Kanye Collaborator J. Ivy TheGrio Black Podcast Network presents Writing Black with Maiysha Kai, with special guest J. Ivy, the Grammy-nominated poet, songwriter, and writer of the hit Netflix Kanye West documentary "#Jeenyuhs" 

Writing Black features wordsmiths across mediums and genres.  Kai's podcast showcases the myriad ways Black people tell their stories and how identity informs and intersects with craft and language. Each episode will be a unique conversation with Black authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, songwriters, comics, and more from across the spectrum of Black culture and experience.

 

 

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:34:33 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ TheGrio Black Podcast Network presents Writing Black with Maiysha Kai, with special guest J. Ivy, the Grammy-nominated poet, songwriter, and writer of the hit Netflix Kanye West documentary "#Jeenyuhs" 

Writing Black features wordsmiths across mediums and genres.  Kai's podcast showcases the myriad ways Black people tell their stories and how identity informs and intersects with craft and language. Each episode will be a unique conversation with Black authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, songwriters, comics, and more from across the spectrum of Black culture and experience.

 

 

]]> The Genius Behind Jeen-yuhs, Kanye Collaborator J. Ivy theGrio 00:38:46 TheGrio Black Podcast Network presents Writing Black with Maiysha Kai, with special guest J. Ivy, the Grammy-nominated poet, songwriter, and writer of the hit Netflix Kanye West documentary "#Jeenyuhs"  Writing Black features wordsmiths across mediums and genres.  Kai's podcast showcases the myriad ways Black people tell their stories and how identity informs and intersects with craft and language. Each episode will be a unique conversation with Black authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, songwriters, comics, and more from across the spectrum of Black culture and experience.     TheGrio Black Podcast Network presents Writing Black with Maiysha Kai, with special guest J. Ivy, the Grammy-nominated poet, songwriter, and writer of the hit Netflix Kanye West documentary "#Jeenyuhs"  Writing Black features wordsmiths across mediums and genres.  Kai's podcast showcases the myriad ways Black people tell their stories and how identity informs and intersects with craft and language. Each episode will be a unique conversation with Black authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, songwriters, comics, and more from across the spectrum of Black culture and experience.     j. ivy, maiyhsa kai, kanye west, jeenyuhs, black writers, thegrio false full 1 e643ad72-74e7-4133-8d3b-aee000eb7676 Writing Black debuts August 14th Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:21:17 +0000 krista@publisherdesk.com (theGrio) https://thegrio.com/podcasts/writing-black/ Writing Black debuts August 14th theGrio 00:00:35 false full 0