Writing Black with Maiysha Kai

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. 

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 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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.