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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

April 6, 2026
Amber Riley revealed why she won’t be performing on Broadway anytime soon and sparked a conversation around Broadway’s grueling demands.
April 3, 2026
In this exclusive interview with theGrio, Corinne Bailey Rae opens up about her children's book, the legacy of the song,…
Keke Palmer, parasocial fans, theGrio.com
April 3, 2026
From Keke Palmer to Rihanna to Audra McDonald and more, what recent fan encounters reveal about the culture of fame.
April 2, 2026
Influencer and skincare founder Tatiana Elizabeth speaks out after a white influencer uses AI to steal her work.
April 1, 2026
A TSA agent based in California opens up in this exclusive interview with theGrio about how she’s been navigating the…
Law Roach, Zendaya, theGrio.com
April 1, 2026
Zendaya and Law Roach crashed a bride-to-be’s wedding dress appointment in New York City in fantastic fashion.
Ciara Miller, Summer House, theGrio.com
March 31, 2026
We get into the drama, breaking the internet and dominating the timeline for anyone who may be new to the…
Jordyn Woods, theGrio.com
March 31, 2026
Jordyn Woods' joy is infectious as she celebrates her bachelorette party ahead of her nuptials with NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Kanye West, theGrio.com
March 30, 2026
Kanye West’s latest album “Bully” arrived over the weekend raising eyebrows with a familiar provocative bravado.
March 30, 2026
Olivia Dean dedicated her MOBO Album of the Year award to bell hooks and the many other Black feminists who…
Cardi B, Cardi B haircare, Cardi b Hair, Cardi Hair brand, Cardi B Grow Good, Cardi B Grow Good haircare theGrio.com
March 30, 2026
Cardi B announced new haircare line Grow-Good in February and revealed the product range and accessible price point in March.
Whitney Houston, Brandy, theGrio.com
March 27, 2026
Whitney Houston quickly took Brandy under her wing in Hollywood, leaving an undeniable impact on her life and career. 
Druski
March 27, 2026
Druski’s latest “conservative white woman” sketch, featuring him in whiteface, once again has set the internet ablaze.
March 26, 2026
Equal Pay Day arrives at a time when the gender pay gap continues to widen and Black women remain among…
Love Is Blind, Vic St. John, Christine Hamilton, theGrio.com
March 26, 2026
After “Love Is Blind” season 10 stars Vic St. John and Christine Hamilton appeared on Fox News Digital, fans are…
Kwame Brathwaite, Black Is Beautiful, theGrio.com
March 25, 2026
Jesse Williams, Alicia Keys, and Swizz Beatz to produce documentary “Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story." 
March 25, 2026
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama proposes resolution to the United Nations that could formalize global recognition of slavery’s legacy.
Alexia Moore, reproductive health, reproductive justice, reproductive rights, theGrio.com
March 24, 2026
Alexia Moore was arrested in Georgia on March 4 and charged with murder on suspicion of inducing her own medical…
A scene from "Waiting to Exhale"
March 24, 2026
After over 30 years, "Waiting to Exhale" has provided plenty of memes, but what does "He's a good man" actually…
Dr. Judith Joseph, joy, Black women's mental health, Black health and wellness, high functioning depression, theGrio.com
March 19, 2026
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Judith Joseph opens up about the state of joy among Black women and why we…