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About Kay Wicker

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

June 29, 2026
Kohen Wiley’s family and community gathered for funeral weeks after Senatobia police shot and killed the baby.
June 29, 2026
The 2026 BET Awards, culture’s biggest night, brought out the stars, the style, and many unforgettable moments.
Mike Gauyo, Love Island USA, theGrio.com
June 26, 2026
TV writer Mike Gauyo opens up to theGrio about his hit “Love Island USA” skits and all of the drama…
June 26, 2026
Chlöe Bailey breaks down what it took for her to get into her starring role in Malcolm D. Lee’s new…
June 25, 2026
BLK dating app releases the 2026 “BLK Summer Travel Report” detailing how and why Black travelers are venturing out. 
Misty Copeland, theGrio.com
June 25, 2026
Misty Copeland opens up about dancing through pain and what her historic performance in “The Firebird” did for ballet.
June 24, 2026
As Target reports better-than-expected first quarter sales, Nekima Levy Armstrong explains where the boycott is now.
NBA Draft, theGrio.com
June 24, 2026
From fathers getting their flowers to legacies continuing to emotional embraces with mothers, the 2026 NBA draft tugged at the…
June 23, 2026
Black Girl Dad Week has officially kicked off in participating cities around the US, celebrating Black daughters and the men…
Target, Target boycott, Jordyn Woods, Jay-Z, John Legend, theGrio.com
June 23, 2026
Sales are growing at Target, and the Black high-profile celebrity collaborations and promotions keep coming.
SZA, AI, theGrio.com
June 22, 2026
What can Black artists and content creators do to protect their work from being stolen by AI training data sets…
June 22, 2026
The Black Journey and others say they are not backing down after a federal appeals court ruled a slavery exhibit
Debbie Allen, theGrio.com
June 18, 2026
Debbie Allen, Felicia Pride, and Maleah Joi Moon open up about reimagining “A Different World” for an audience today.
June 18, 2026
‘The Whoopi Monologues,’ Whoopi Goldberg’s groundbreaking one-woman show, is headed to Lincoln Center with a star-studded cast. 
Olamide Olowe, Topicals, Bread Beauty, theGrio.com
June 17, 2026
Olamide Olowe opens up about failing in real time during the relaunch of Bread Beauty Supply after acquiring the brand…
Serena and Venus Williams, theGrio.com
June 17, 2026
Serena and Venus Williams will return to Wimbledon playing doubles on a wild-card invitation together for the first time in…
Aniyah Harvey, KC Chandler, Love Island, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
June 16, 2026
As fans debate whether Aniyah is getting in her own way with KC, others say her fears reflect the lasting…
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, The Barack Obama Presidential Center, Barack and Michelle Obama, theGrio.com
June 16, 2026
The first official portrait of the Obamas together by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, is on view at the Barack Obama Presidential…
Shirlene Obuobi, Die For Me, Black authors, Black writers, vampires, theGrio.com
June 15, 2026
In this exclusive, the bestselling author and cardiologist Dr. Shirlene Obuobi opens up about the upcoming novel “Die For Me.” 
Alvin Junior Mak, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Cup, Black designers, Black french designers, theGrio.com
June 15, 2026
Alvin Junior Mak of JMAKxPARIS breaks down the intention and cultural heritage behind The Leopards' World Cup pre-match fits.