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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

Coco Gauff, Tennis, Black tennis players, Australian Open, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
Tennis champion Coco Gauff exited the Australian Open on Tuesday after arriving at the tournament as the No. 3 seed.
Garcelle Beauvais, Swatting, Los Angeles, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
Garcelle Beauvais’s Los Angeles home was targeted in a swatting call just months after a similar incident at her beach…
Spice, Gospel, dancehall, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
Spice reveals the medical journey that led to her new gospel inspired era and song “God Don’t Play About Me.”
Venus Williams, Andrea Preti, DC Open, Black celebrity engagements, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
Venus Williams and Andrea Preti tied the knot in December across multi-day events after meeting in 2024 and getting engaged…
Kanye West, bipolar, mental health, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
Kanye West addresses his tumultuous 2025 and opens up about his bipolar 1 diagnosis in a candid apology letter.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Don't Be Dumb, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album “Don’t Be Dumb” marks the third album of his to land at No. 1 on…
Sugar Ray Leonard, Claressa Shields, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
Boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard shares his thoughts on the state of boxing today, including one of its biggest stars,…
The Paradox, rock music, Black rock music, Black punk music, Billboard, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
The Paradox, taking over TikTok with pop punk hits just landed their first #1 on the Billboard charts for their…
Erin Jackson, 2026 Winter Olympics, speed skater, Black Olympians, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson is gearing up to join Team USA to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, kicking…
Ron Funches, Traitors, Peacock, autism, Black Hollywood, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Ron Funches opens up about learning he has autism after his rocky experience on “The Traitors” led the internet to…
Michael B. Jordan, Donna Jordan, Black Hollywood, the Academy Awards, the Oscars 2026, Awards season, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Michael B. Jordan opens up about earning his first nomination for Best Actor for his role in Ryan Coogler’s hit…
Teyana Taylor, Academy Awards, Oscars 2026, One Battle After Another, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Teyana Taylor received her first Oscar nomination for her role in “One Battle After Another,” which has already brought her…
Mary Cosby, Robert Jr. Robert Sr., Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Real Housewives, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr., was arrested on Nov. 9 following an incident…
Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, Black fashion designers, Paris Fashion Week, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Pharrell Williams debuted Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2026 menswear collection with a dramatic house set, new music, and lots of A-listers.
Naomi Osaka, Australian Open, Black tennis players, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Naomi Osaka is advancing to the next round at the Australian Open as she clears the air around that tense…
Bernice King, Martin Luther King Jr., Open AI, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Bernice King opens up about how she used her influence to get OpenAI to halt the use of digitally altered…
Paul Birdsong, Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Philadelphia, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Paul Birdsong, the chairman of the Philadelphia Black Panther Party for Self Defense, is inviting the community to learn more…
Wiz Khalifa, Romania, Wiz Khalifa weed possession, weed, cannabis, theGrio.com
January 21, 2026
Wiz Khalifa joins Henry Louis Gates Jr. to learn about the enduring spirit of his ancestors from slavery to the…
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Don't Be Dumb, Black celebrity couples, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 21, 2026
A$AP Rocky appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate the release of his latest album, “Don’t Be…
Michelle Obama, Call Her Daddy, The Look, Barack Obama, The Obamas, theGrio.com
January 21, 2026
Michelle Obama opens up about her style, life in the White House, and more on a surprise appearance on “Call…