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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

Anok Yai, Model of the Year, Black fashion models, Black style, theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
After being snubbed twice in a row, Anok Yai was named “Model of the Year” by the British Fashion Council…
Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry,
December 2, 2025
Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, fell off the stage while competing in the Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 19 in Bangkok,…
Misty Copeland, American Theatre Ballet, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
Misty Copeland retired from the American Ballet Theater on Oct. 22 after a historic and trailblazing nearly 30-year career.
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Black celebrity couples, Black celebrity relationships, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens met and began dating in 2020 before tying the knot and getting married in 2023.
A$AP Rocky, Chanel, Fashion, style, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
A$AP Rocky joins actress Margaret Qualley for a romantic romp around New York City for Chanel’s latest campaign.
Angella Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Bronwyn Golden Vance, Slater Josiah Vance, Le Bal des Débutantes, Paris, Black debutantes, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s daughter, Bronwyn, joins several other Hollywood elite, including Lori Harvey. 
Ray J, Ray J livestream, Princess Love, Ray J domestic dispute, Ray J Thanksgiving arrest, Ray J gun allegation, thegrio.com
December 1, 2025
Ray J was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday, Nov. 27, after allegedly threatening ex-wife Princess Love on a…
Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Eminem, Slim Shady, Reasonably Shady, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon have been battling with Eminem over the name of their podcast “Reasonably Shady” since 2023.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, With Love Meghan, Royals, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Meghan Markle’s spokesperson puts dress gate to rest as she gears up to release “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.”
Kevin Hart, LGBTQIA+, gay community, Ziwe, Acting My Age, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Kevin Hart discusses his new Netflix special, “Acting My Age,” and how his thoughts on the gay community have evolved.
CeCe Winans, Detroit Lions, Thanksgiving, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Gospel legend CeCe Winans is returning to her native Detroit, Michigan, for the Lions’ 86th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic.
Jordan Chiles, Normani, Dancing With The Stars, Beyoncé, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Jordan Chiles took home third during her epic and showstopping run on “Dancing With the Stars” while balancing life and…
Keith Lee, Kevin Lee, Keith Lee's little brother, Thanksgiving, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Food influencer Keith Lee opens up about his holiday plans, Small Business Saturday, and welcoming his brother to his table.
Nothando Nhliziyo, angiosarcoma, United Kingdom, England, cancer, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Nothando Nhliziyo, a 22-year-old hairstylist from Leicester, England, is speaking out after she was dismissed four times.
Kanaiyah Ward, Maryland Foster Care, Foster Care, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
After the death of 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward in September, Maryland’s Department of Human Services was given deadline to end the…
Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Berklee, Paris Dior, scholarship fund, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Berklee bestows $75,000 prize on Paris Dior Pineyro in honor of Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole’s enduring legacies.
Campbell's Soup, Robert Garza, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Robert Garza is suing Campbell’s Soup after he alleges was wrongfully terminated in January for reporting misconduct. 
Lizzo, body positivity, Ozempic, GLP-1s, weight loss, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
Lizzo shares more of the “deeply suicidal” period in her life that led to her weight loss and mental health…
Klay Thompson, Ja Morant, NBA, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
NBA stars Klay Thompson and Ja Morant rekindle three-year-old rivalry during heated back-and-forth on the court.
Ciara, Angie Martinez IRL, Russell Wilson, Ciara's children, Black celebrity moms, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
Ciara Wilson opens up about being a “helicopter” mom of four, her motherhood journey, turning 40, and more.