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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

Ruth & Boaz, DeVon Franklin, Serayah, Tyler Lepley, Netflix, Tyler Perry, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
Producer DeVon Franklin, Serayah, and Tyler Lepley describe what it was like to translate the biblical love story for modern…
Demartravion "Trey" Reed, Delta State University, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, Delta State University student found hanging on campus, honors him with funeral.
Raven Ross, Pilates, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Raven Ross discusses internet controversy, her new app, and how she’s bringing pilates to as many as possible. 
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Kamala Harris gets candid about self-care, her book, her thoughts on the 2024 presidential election and more.
Solange Knowles, The Saint Heron Library, Saint Heron, Black authors, Black artists, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Solange Knowles launches part 1 of The Saint Heron digital archive library, with part 2 rolling out in the coming…
Serena Williams, SKIMS, cotton, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Serena Williams visited New York City to celebrate her role in the new Skims Nike collab alongside Sha’Carri Richardson.
HIM, Jordan Peele HIM, HIM cast, HIM Tyriq Withers, Tyriq Withers, Tyriq Withers Marlon Wayans theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Cinematographer Kira Kelly and film editor Taylor Joy Mason discuss how they brought the world of ‘HIM’ to life on…
Keke Palmer, theGrio.com
September 25, 2025
Keke Palmer offered a now-viral reply after a college student 11 years younger than her attempted to shoot his shot.
Little Rock Nine Anniversary
September 25, 2025
Over 60 years ago the Little Rock Nine made history when they entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
September 25, 2025
Kiah Duggins was among the 67 passengers on American Eagle Flight 5342 that crashed into the Potomac River in January.
September 24, 2025
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky revealed online that they welcomed a baby girl into the world on Saturday, September 13.
September 24, 2025
More than 200 Black boys confined to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children died and were buried…
Ego Nwodim, SNL, theGrio.com
September 24, 2025
Ego Nwodim’s departure leaves the upcoming season “Saturday Night Live” without a Black woman in the cast.
Cardi B, Offset, theGrio.com
September 24, 2025
Cardi B opens up about where things stand with her divorce amid increased scrutiny around her personal life.
September 23, 2025
Savtira McClurkin has been trying to get her son reenrolled in school in Michigan after he was expelled in May. 
September 23, 2025
While A$AP Rocky and Rihanna wanted to know the baby's sex with their first two children, the couple intends to…
Ketia Moponda, Meningitis, Black college students, U.K., theGrio.com
September 23, 2025
19-year-old Ketia Moponda is spreading awareness after she mistook meningitis for the flu and nearly died.
Colin Kaepernick, Trey Reed, theGrio.com
September 19, 2025
An initiative launched by Colin Kaepernick will pay for the second private autopsy in the death of De’Martravion “Trey” Reed.
Marlon Wayans, Jimmy Kimmel, theGrio.com
September 19, 2025
Marlon Wayans joins several voicing their concerns following ABC's unceremonious, abrupt move to suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
LeBron James, Savannah James, theGrio.com
September 19, 2025
LeBron James discusses his seemingly perfect marriage with Savannah, where things stand with Drake, and more.