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About Kay Wicker

Kay Wicker is a senior lifestyle and culture reporter at theGrio, where she covers the multifaceted ways Black people live and enjoy their lives, focusing on health, wellness, travel, beauty, art, and fashion. With over a decade of experience in digital and print media, Kay has built a diverse editorial background, reporting on everything from high-profile celebrity news to critical social issues.

Before joining theGrio in October 2022, Kay spent two years in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a staff reporter for the St. Croix Avis, covering the region's culture, art, politics, and daily life. Her previous roles include serving as a reporter and newsletter editor at ThinkProgress and a staff writer at Baltimore STYLE magazine.

Kay’s work has also appeared in the Washington Post Express and The Baltimore Sun.

Areas of Expertise

Black Culture
Lifestyle, Fashion, Health, and Beauty
Travel Journalism
Entertainment & Film Coverage

Professional Experience

Senior Lifestyle Reporter — theGrio (2022–Present)
Staff Reporter — St. Croix Avis (2020–2022)
Guns Reporter — ThinkProgress
Staff Writer — Baltimore STYLE magazine
Editorial Fellow — Washingtonian Magazine

All Articles

July 10, 2026
How one Threads post spiraled into a debate over the increasingly strained relationship between patients and physicians.
July 10, 2026
Parents of Nolan Xavier Wells open up about the support they have received since his disappearance on July 4.
Tara Setmayer , home insurance, Altadena, theGrio.com
July 9, 2026
Tara Setmayer is opening up about the fight to save her home as insurance companies continue to deny and drop…
July 9, 2026
For generations, Black educators, whalers, and families have built a legacy across the island that extends well beyond its famous…
Nolan Wells, Nolan Wells Mississippi, Nolan Wells Search, Nolan Wells Investigation, Nolan Wells Death theGrio.com
July 8, 2026
As the investigation into Nolan Wells continues, several other recent deaths of Black youth and young adults are gaining traction. 
July 8, 2026
From swimwear to beach gear to hosting gifts, beauty, kids' entertainment, and more, we’ve gathered top Black-owned brands.
Nolan Wells, Nolan Wells Mississippi, Nolan Wells Search theGrio.com, Nolan Wells Judge
July 7, 2026
As the Nolan Xavier Wells story continues to unfold in Mississippi, many are speaking up about being “the only one.”
July 7, 2026
Cardi B recently celebrated how the progress that Black Americans have fought for continues to shape immigrant life in the…
Threads, social media, theGrio.com
July 6, 2026
Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a low-priority text-based app, and Black users are leaving their mark.
Sly Stone, Kathy Silva, Black weddings, Celebrity weddings, Celebrity Black weddings, theGrio.com
July 6, 2026
Remember when Sly Stone shut down Madison Square Garden for his nuptials with model and actress Kathy Silva in 1974? 
Yinka Ogunbiyi, HaloBraid, braids, Black haircare, theGrio.com
July 2, 2026
HaloBraid aims to cut braid appointments in half, ease the physical toll on stylists, and give Black women back their…
Coco Gauff, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Naomi Osaka, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Black tennis players, Wimbledon, theGrio.com
July 2, 2026
From Serena and Venus Williams to Frances Tiafoe and more, we round up the Black tennis players at Wimbledon you…
July 1, 2026
Amid dating rumors with Jussie Smollett, Karamo Brown opens up about his new love and how he’s found “the one.” 
Danny Glover, Alzheimer's disease, Black Hollywood, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
July 1, 2026
The legendary actor and activist Danny Glover reveals he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023 and opens up about…
Tyler Perry, Why Did I Get Married Again, Black Hollywood, Netflix, theGrio.com
July 1, 2026
Taraji P. Henson and Tyler Perry open up about the next installment of the “Why Did I Get Married?” franchise. 
July 1, 2026
India.Arie clarifies her statements after calling out the song “Spend Dat” amid growing backlash against the summer anthem.
Black hair, CROWN Day, CROWN Act, theGrio.com
June 30, 2026
CROWN Day, which celebrates the day the CROWN Act was first passed on July 3 arrives amid a complex legacy…
Serena Williams
June 30, 2026
Serena Williams opens up about sharing her Wimbledon experience with her two daughters and how her definition of success has…
Chris Johnson, ALS, theGrio.com
June 29, 2026
Former NFL running back star Chris Johnson and his wife, Brittany, open up about life with ALS a year after…
June 29, 2026
Kirk Franklin’s headlining appearance during the “Gospel on Independence” concert was canceled on Sunday due to inclement weather.