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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

Angela Bassett, Hollywood, Aging, AARP, theGrio.com
December 10, 2025
At 67, Angela Bassett opens up about embracing life, defying Hollywood’s expectations, and why she believes the best is still…
Meghan Markle, Thomas Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, theGrio.com
December 10, 2025
The Duchess of Sussex and her father, Thomas Markle, have been estranged since 2018, shortly before she wed Prince Harry.
Chauncey Billups, Portland Oregon, Trail Blazers, crime, NBA money-laundering scandal, theGrio.com
December 10, 2025
The embattled NBA coach sold the Forest Highlands property while navigating a high-profile money-laundering probe.
Matthew Lawrence, Chilli, Hallmark+, reality TV dating, celebrity relationships, celebrity couples, theGrio.com
December 5, 2025
Chilli and Matthew Lawrence announce new reality dating series “Second Chance Love” debuting on Hallmark+ on New Year’s Day.
Jennifer Jones, The Radio City Rockettes, Black Dancers, Black Rockettes, theGrio.com
December 5, 2025
The first-ever Black Rockette, Jennifer Jones, opens up about how she got the famous gig and what it was really…
Candace Owens, The Game, theGrio.com
December 5, 2025
The Game’s new mixtape, “Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer” features a track entitled “The Assassination of Candace Owens.”
Melani Sanders, We Do Not Care Club, theGrio.com
December 5, 2025
 Melani Sanders who launched the viral “We Do Not Care” club opens up about what’s next for her and the…
Draymond Green, Hazel Renee, NBA, theGrio.com
December 5, 2025
NBA player Draymond Green, who is an expectant father of five, opens up about missing his family and wife Hazel…
Karrueche Tran, Lifetime, Terry McMillian, faith, theGrio.com
December 4, 2025
Karrueche Tran, who stars in “Terry McMillan presents: Preach, Pray, Love,” opens up about her spiritual growth and the film.
Odell Beckham Jr., NFL, Shannon Sharpe, theGrio.com
December 4, 2025
Odell Beckham Jr. becomes the latest high-profile high earner to break down the dizzying math behind the big dollar amounts.
Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, The Hollywood Reporter, scholarships, theGrio.com
December 4, 2025
Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti present $1 million in scholarships during the Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Women in Entertainment breakfast gala.
Child mortality, Democratic Republic of Congo, Trump Administration, Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, theGrio.com
December 4, 2025
 The number of children projected to die before their 5th birthday is projected to rise from 4.6 million to 4.8…
Tia Mowry, Cree Hardrict, Cairo Hardrict, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Tia Mowry gushes about the budding interests of her 14-year-old son Cree and seven-year-old daughter Cairo.
Tabitha Brown, Target, Target boycott, DEI, KevOnStage, Not My Best Moment, theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Tabitha Brown opens up about the backlash she received amid the Target boycott and why she chose to speak out.
Lizzo, canceled, Black Hollywood, Black celebrities, theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
After being canceled more times than she can count on one hand, Lizzo is opening up about what she’s learned.
Raven-Symoné, Miranda Maday, Black celebrity relationships, interracial relationships, theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda Maday, who tied the knot in 2020 open up about the pressures they’ve endured in…
Serena Williams, Body image, style, Black tennis players, theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Serena Williams shuts down speculation she’s returning to tennis after formally retiring from the sport in 2022.
Serena Williams, Body image, style, Black tennis players, theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
After three decades of scrutiny and racism in tennis, Serena Williams is grateful the next generation is stepping into a…
B.D. Wong, racism, thegrio.com
December 2, 2025
Tony, winning actor B.D. Wong apologizes twice after making joke online comparing a Black man to a wild animal.
Alicia Keys, Black celebrity mothers, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
Alicia Keys and her husband of 15 years, music producer Swizz Beatz, share five children in a “big beautiful” blended…