Maiysha Kai's posts

If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to have Al Pacino on your biweekly Zoom meeting, you likely found out…

“You good?” read the motif on one of the designs in Target’s Black History Month 2021 assortment, a now-annual…

In case you haven’t noticed, “Black joy” has been our theme for Black History Month 2021 at The Root—and as the…

“Defund W Magazine!” exclaimed The Root’s contributing entertainment writer Shanelle Genai on Thursday, after seeing…

January brought big news to the business world, as Starbucks COO Roz Brewer was named the new CEO of the Walgreens…

Over the past several years, we’ve increasingly been asked to listen to, believe, trust and protect survivors of…

“Bwown Natalie, Mommy!” In the limited repertoire of language I possessed at 2 years old—mostly comprised of …

The 2021 awards committees may still struggle with recognizing Black excellence (we’re looking at you, Hollywood…

Yes, we know it’s only Tuesday, and therefore likely a little early to declare a highlight of the week—but also…

Representation matters. We hear it, and we know it to be true; we also know it to be good for business. But if the…

André Leon Talley has much to be proud of in his storied career: being mentored by legendary Vogue editor Diana…

“Can’t nobody tell me how to be the Hot Girl,” says the artist known as Megan Thee Stallion (given name: Megan Jovon…

Charles Blow hadn’t planned to write a manifesto on reverse migration. In fact, the New York Times columnist and…

The Girls Trip must go on—primarily online. After a year of lockdowns, we could all use a getaway, and miss our…

It’s official: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have notified the Queen that they will not be returning to working…

If you’ve ever had a conversation with Marley Dias, you know she’s wise beyond her years. We had the pleasure of…

“You don’t need to be brave when you’re writing; you need to acknowledge that you’re terrified—and do it anyway,” so…

Content warning: Descriptions of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Rihanna is a global superstar—but that doesn’t mean even her best intentions are globally well-received. The star of…

Ruth E. Carter made history in 2019 as the first Black person (and Black woman) to win an Academy Award for Costume…