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About Kay Wicker

Kay Wicker is a senior lifestyle reporter at theGrio, where she covers the multifaceted ways Black people live and enjoy their lives, focusing on health, wellness, travel, beauty, 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

Dr. Lisa Saul, Black Maternal Health, Black Maternal Health Week, theGrio.com
April 17, 2026
Dr. Lisa Saul opens up about how she stays motivated, life-saving doula care, and more during Black Maternal Health Week. 
Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax thegrio.com
April 17, 2026
Former Lt. Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, and himself on Thursday. 
April 16, 2026
Erica Jimenez is claiming racial discrimination after being denied access to a California Black infant program.
April 16, 2026
Alycia Baumgardner is gearing up to face off with South Korean fighter Bo Mi Re Shin on Friday at Madison…
Preeclampsia, Black maternal health, theGrio.com
April 15, 2026
The Preeclampsia Foundation and Preeclampsia Foundation Canada announce four grants specifically targeting preeclampsia in Black women.
April 15, 2026
The discourse around Ashlee Jenae speaks to something much deeper about how prevalent violence is against Black women. 
April 14, 2026
Influencer and “Love and Hip Hop Miami” star Pinkydoll reveals she’s dealing with more health complications.
WNBA draft, theGrio.com
April 14, 2026
The 2026 WNBA draft saw 45 players join the league as the official new class, ushering in a groundbreaking era.
April 13, 2026
The 10th annual Black Maternal Health Week is officially underway after a kickoff walk and virtual pep rally.
April 13, 2026
Gabourey Sidibe’s recent response to backlash around her toddlers' hair arrives at a time as we’re being less curated online. 
Andra Day, Jeff Evans, theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
Andra Day receives a major victory in her ongoing legal battle with former manager Jeffrey Evans over the alleged theft…
thegrio, california fires, insurance, altadena
April 10, 2026
Roughly two-thirds of the damaged homes in Altadena a year after the wildfires have gone to developers advocates warn.
Rihanna, Black motherhood, theGrio.com
April 9, 2026
Rihanna’s Baby rocking Dior and the legacy Black celebrity moms are truly leaving behind to their children today.
Dr. Dre, Black wealth, Black billionaires, theGrio.com
April 9, 2026
Dr. Dre officially joined Forbes’ list of billionaires this year in March as one of 27 Black billionaires globally.
George Floyd, George Floyd Protests, George Floyd Nonprifts, George Floyd Black Nonprifts, Black-led Nonprofits
April 8, 2026
New data from Candid and ABFE shows most racial justice investments faded quickly and favored larger organizations.
April 8, 2026
Despite leading in education and workforce participation, Black women continue to lag in pay, wealth, and retirement security.
The Drama, Zendaya, theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
A24’s “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has hit theaters with its provocative premise causing a stir online.
Breast cancer, theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
Black women have a higher rate of developing more aggressive breast cancer tumors at earlier stages that often go mischaracterized. 
Noah Lyles, Junelle Bromfield, Black weddings, theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield celebrated their wedding in Trenton, Ga., at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge.
Byron Allen, Comics Unleashed, theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
CBS announces “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” plus one more show is taking over their late-night schedule.