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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

Jussie Smollett, Jabari Redd, Jussie Smollett engaged, Jussie Smollett's husband, Jussie Smollett's fiancé, Black celebrity relationships, theGrio.com
June 23, 2025
Jussie Smollett and Jabari Redd have been romantically linked since at least 2023 after starring in the film, “The Lost…
Gabrielle Union, American Black Film Festival, Black Hollywood, dementia, theGrio.com
June 23, 2025
Gabrielle Union opens up about life with an 80-year-old father who has been in a memory care facility since 2023.
Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama podcast, theGrio.com
June 20, 2025
The former First Lady discusses modern masculinity and her advice for anyone raising a boy in today's society.
Love Island USA, Megan Thee Stallion, theGrio.com
June 20, 2025
Love Island USA is only two weeks in, but there has already been plenty of drama both inside and outside…
Tia Mowry, Juneteenth, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
June 20, 2025
Tia Mowry reflects on her identity and raising two Black children who are growing up with pride in their Blackness.
June 19, 2025
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year.
June 19, 2025
From speculative fiction to steamy romances, and everything in between, these new Black titles will keep you turning the page.
Riley Burruss, Kandi Burruss, Next Gen NYC, Bravo, Black reality TV stars, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
June 18, 2025
As Riley Burruss defends herself against microaggressions on the new show she phones home to mom Kandi Burruss for advice.
Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Black celebrity families, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
June 17, 2025
Will Smith admits to his one major parenting mistake while promoting his upcoming “Based on a True Story” tour. 
June 17, 2025
Mass Appeal, a record label co-founded by Nas, settles racial discrimination lawsuit brought by former head of development in 2023.
thegrio, r kelly, convictions, prison sentence
June 17, 2025
R. Kelly’s legal team continues to campaign to have the R&B singer released amid claims he’s become a target behind…
India.Arie, Joyce Simpson, India.Arie's father, Ralph Simpson, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
India.Arie shares a message from her mother, opening up about the years of abuse she alleges she experienced at the…
June 14, 2025
From Uncle Phil to Andre Johnson to James Evans, Sr., and more, Black TV dads have been some of the…
Janelle James, Target, fans, Abbott Elementary, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
The “Abbott Elementary” star opens up about the biggest adjustment she’s had to make since becoming famous.
June 13, 2025
Nelly and Ashanti shed light on their journey ahead of their upcoming reality TV series “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong…
Guerdy Abraira, Real Housewives of Miami, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
Guerdy Abraira returns for season seven of "Real Housewives of Miami" cancer-free and ready to deliver a serious clap back. 
Amerie, Lenny Nicholson, Black celebrity relationships, Black celebrity divorce, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
Singer Amerie and her husband, talent manager Lenny Nicholson, announce split after tying the knot in 2011.
Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
Though Johnson says she and Reese are no longer friends, she acknowledged what the duo did together as teammates at…
K. Michelle, CMA Fest, Black Country music stars, theGrio.com
June 11, 2025
Singer K. Michelle opens up about how her background in music stems from deep roots in country music.
thegrio, r kelly, convictions, prison sentence
June 11, 2025
R. Kelly’s legal team says the defamed R&B singer’s life is in grave danger amid an alleged murder for hire…