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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

April 13, 2026
Gabourey Sidibe’s recent response to backlash around her toddlers' hair arrives at a time as we’re being less curated online. 
Andra Day, Jeff Evans, theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
Andra Day receives a major victory in her ongoing legal battle with former manager Jeffrey Evans over the alleged theft…
thegrio, california fires, insurance, altadena
April 10, 2026
Roughly two-thirds of the damaged homes in Altadena a year after the wildfires have gone to developers advocates warn.
Rihanna, Black motherhood, theGrio.com
April 9, 2026
Rihanna’s Baby rocking Dior and the legacy Black celebrity moms are truly leaving behind to their children today.
Dr. Dre, Black wealth, Black billionaires, theGrio.com
April 9, 2026
Dr. Dre officially joined Forbes’ list of billionaires this year in March as one of 27 Black billionaires globally.
George Floyd, George Floyd Protests, George Floyd Nonprifts, George Floyd Black Nonprifts, Black-led Nonprofits
April 8, 2026
New data from Candid and ABFE shows most racial justice investments faded quickly and favored larger organizations.
April 8, 2026
Despite leading in education and workforce participation, Black women continue to lag in pay, wealth, and retirement security.
The Drama, Zendaya, theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
A24’s “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has hit theaters with its provocative premise causing a stir online.
Breast cancer, theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
Black women have a higher rate of developing more aggressive breast cancer tumors at earlier stages that often go mischaracterized. 
Noah Lyles, Junelle Bromfield, Black weddings, theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield celebrated their wedding in Trenton, Ga., at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge.
Byron Allen, Comics Unleashed, theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
CBS announces “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” plus one more show is taking over their late-night schedule.
April 6, 2026
Amber Riley revealed why she won’t be performing on Broadway anytime soon and sparked a conversation around Broadway’s grueling demands.
April 3, 2026
In this exclusive interview with theGrio, Corinne Bailey Rae opens up about her children's book, the legacy of the song,…
Keke Palmer, parasocial fans, theGrio.com
April 3, 2026
From Keke Palmer to Rihanna to Audra McDonald and more, what recent fan encounters reveal about the culture of fame.
April 2, 2026
Influencer and skincare founder Tatiana Elizabeth speaks out after a white influencer uses AI to steal her work.
April 1, 2026
A TSA agent based in California opens up in this exclusive interview with theGrio about how she’s been navigating the…
Law Roach, Zendaya, theGrio.com
April 1, 2026
Zendaya and Law Roach crashed a bride-to-be’s wedding dress appointment in New York City in fantastic fashion.
Ciara Miller, Summer House, theGrio.com
March 31, 2026
We get into the drama, breaking the internet and dominating the timeline for anyone who may be new to the…
Jordyn Woods, theGrio.com
March 31, 2026
Jordyn Woods' joy is infectious as she celebrates her bachelorette party ahead of her nuptials with NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Kanye West, theGrio.com
March 30, 2026
Kanye West’s latest album “Bully” arrived over the weekend raising eyebrows with a familiar provocative bravado.