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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

May 15, 2026
PCOS has officially been updated to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), and the change could mean better care for all. 
I Love Boosters, KeKe Palmer, Boots Riley, theGrio.com
May 14, 2026
In this exclusive, Boots Riley and the cast of “I Love Boosters” open up about the urgent message behind the…
LeBron James, theGrio.com
May 14, 2026
LeBron James joins several different professional athletes in his generation tiptoeing around the topic of retirement.
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Dr. Raquel Martin, theGrio.com
May 13, 2026
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s recent comments around credentials has sparked a hot debate online around the dearth of “experts” out there.
Tiffany Haddish, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, theGrio.com
May 12, 2026
Tiffany Haddish graces the cover of Sports Illustrated as the first-ever comedian, celebrating the legacy of her swimsuit model grandmother.
Kevin Hart, George Floyd, Netflix, theGrio.com
May 12, 2026
Netflix aired “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” bringing lots of high-shock-value, offensive, and at times racist jokes that have viewers…
Josephine Baker, theGrio.com
May 12, 2026
FKA Twigs is gearing up to play the iconic Josephine Baker in an upcoming American-French biopic directed by Maïmouna Doucouré.
Natureboy, Eligo Bishop, cults, theGrio.com
May 11, 2026
Hulu’s “The Cult of NatureBoy” chronicles the rise and fall of Carbon Nation and the longing for Black liberation that…
May 9, 2026
As concern grows around hantavirus after it was detected on a cruise, many people, including Black health experts, have been…
May 8, 2026
Allyson Felix is preparing to return to track and field at a time when more and more athletes are aging…
May 7, 2026
Black Teacher Appreciation arrives amid the 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week a time to recognize and honor our educators. 
Pinky Cole, theGrio.com
May 7, 2026
For over 20 years, “The Real Housewives” have been inadvertently normalizing so many financial conversations. 
May 7, 2026
Amanda Seales releases “Crank Dat Through a Sexual Assault” as resource for sexual assault survivors and their loved ones.  
Larenz Tate, theGrio.com
May 6, 2026
Actor Larenz Tate opens up about his nearly 20-year marriage to wife Tomasina and his thoughts on Black love. 
Bernice King, Spirit Airlines, theGrio.com
May 6, 2026
Bernice King addresses Spirit Airlines closing its doors on Saturday, May 2, after financial hardship and the rising cost of…
May 6, 2026
In this exclusive, Eliany Puello shares how her post went viral post, plus more deals and discounts for Teachers Appreciation…
Met Gala, Black style, Black art, Black fashion, Black celebrities, theGrio.com
May 5, 2026
From Beyoncé to Colman Domingo, here are all of the Black attendees at the 2026 Met Gala who were on…
Dionne Warwick, Billboard Women in Music, theGrio.com
May 4, 2026
Nicky Campbell apologizes after criticizing Dionne Warwick for wearing slippers on at Billboard's Woman in Music red carpet. 
Bozoma Saint John, DoorDash, the village, motherhood, Black motherhood, Mother's Day, theGrio.com
May 4, 2026
In this exclusive, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Bozoma Saint John shares what she wants on Mother’s Day from…
May 1, 2026
From skincare to jewelry to sweets and more, we've gathered seven different Black-owned brands worth shopping this Mother's Day.