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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

Howard University, HBCUs, top colleges, top HBCUs, LinkedIn, theGrio.com
August 22, 2025
Howard University President Ben Vinson III’s last day is August 31, after serving just under two years in the role.
Apollonia, Prince, Prince estate, Apollonia lawsuit, theGrio.com
August 22, 2025
Patricia “Apollonia” Kotero has filed a lawsuit against Prince’s estate after she claims the estate moved to trademark the name.
Charley Crockett, Beyoncé, country music, theGrio.com
August 22, 2025
Charley Crockett’s defense arrives as Beyoncé's eighth studio album, released in March 2024, continues to cause conversation.
Tia Mowry, Back-to-school, Box Tops for Education, Black celebrity children, Black celebrity families, theGrio.com
August 21, 2025
Tia Mowry opens up about her hopes for her children this school year and how her family is getting ready…
Sachia Vickery, OnlyFans, Black tennis pro, theGrio.com
August 21, 2025
Sachia Vickery discusses OnlyFans account and $1,000 date deposit as she competed for a spot in the US Open this…
Phylicia Rashad mom, Debbie Allen mom, Vivian Ayers Allen NASA, NASA hidden figures, NASA Debbie Allen, Vivian Allen Ayers, Phylicia Rashad mother, Debbie Allen mother theGrio.com
August 21, 2025
News of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet’s death arrives two years after her family marked her milestone 100th birthday in August.
Tiffany Haddish, Tiffany Haddish baby, Jimmy Kimmel Live, theGrio.com
August 20, 2025
Tiffany Haddish has been causing headlines and laughs in equal measure as she guest-hosts “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week.
Howard University, HBCUs, top colleges, top HBCUs, LinkedIn, theGrio.com
August 20, 2025
Howard University is ranked the top HBCU as students return amid Trump’s federal takeover of the nation’s capital police force.
Tamar Braxton, Tamar Braxton accident, Braxton sisters, theGrio.com
August 20, 2025
Tamar Braxton is recovering after a freak accident she experienced on Sunday that she says left her in a pool…
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Jillian Michaels, slavery, theGrio.com
August 19, 2025
Nikole Hannah-Jones challenges Jillian Michaels recent remarks downplaying the full scope of slavery in American history. 
August 19, 2025
Tamika Scott is using a weekend incident where she was ignored to encourage kindness and not to judge a book…
Audra McDonald, Gypsy, Black Broadway stars, Black Broadway actresses, theGrio.com
August 19, 2025
Audra McDonald gave her PSA after a fan followed her home just days before she closed “Gypsy” on Broadway. 
Nykia Hamilton, Burger King Mom, GoFundMe, Burger King, theGrio.com
August 18, 2025
Nykia Hamilton went viral in July after a customer recorded her working a shift entirely alone at a Burger King…
Sterling K. Brown, Sterling K. Brown's sons, Andrew Brown, Amaré Brown, Black celebrity children, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
August 18, 2025
Sterling K. Brown shares the surprisingly “mature” way his 14-year-old son handled being called the n-word during a soccer game. 
Blueface, Blueface in jail, Blueface jail photos, theGrio.com
August 18, 2025
New images of Blueface behind bars arrive as he is serving a four-year sentence in Los Angeles after violating his…
Back to school, Back to school shopping, Black-owned brands, Black-owned school supplies, 2025-2026 school year, theGrio.com
August 15, 2025
Black households have been getting creative this back-to-school season to fulfill lists amid Target boycotts and an increase in prices.
Monica, Anthony Wilson, Black celebrity marriages, Black celebrity relationships, theGrio.com
August 15, 2025
The singer Monica adds more fuel to the marriage rumors, which began in early August, with luxury gift reveal and…
Tracee Ellis Ross, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Black celebrity relationships, dating, Solo Traveling, theGrio.com
August 15, 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross reveals she seeks dating advice from Barack and Michelle Obama while discussing her latest romantic prospects.
Kid Cudi, Cudi: The Memoir, Kid Cudi life, Drake, Kanye West, memoirs, drug abuse, hip-hop, rappers, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
August 14, 2025
Kid Cudi discusses his beef with Drake, his relationship with Kanye West, and more amid the release of his new…
Angel Reese, Reebok, The Angel Reese 1, WNBA, Black WNBA players, theGrio.com
August 14, 2025
Angel Reese will be the first WNBA player in almost three decades to have a signature shoe with Reebok, the…