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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

Jordan Chiles, 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, theGrio.com
May 13, 2025
Two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles reaches rookie status with her first-ever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover.
Usher, Emory, Graduation 2025, theGrio.com
May 13, 2025
Usher receives an honorary doctorate during Emory University’s 180th commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12.
thegrio, netflix, mara brock akil, forever, wood harris, karen pittman, lovie simone
May 13, 2025
We break down the cast of Netflix’s new hit coming-of-age drama “Forever” adapted from Judy Blume's novel by Mara Brock…
Jacob Wells, Shiloh Hendrix, GiveSendGo, theGrio.com
May 12, 2025
Shiloh Hendrix has raised more than $750,000 through GiveSendGo after footage of her leaked, calling a 5-year-old Black boy a…
Pauletta Washington, Denzel Washigton, Othello, The Tony Awards, Black Hollywood, Black on Broadway, theGrio.com
May 12, 2025
“Othello” opened on Broadway in March at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, breaking the record for the highest-grossing play in one…
Tyler Yarbrough, Clarksdale, Mississippi, Sinners, Warner Bros., theGrio.com
May 12, 2025
Warner Bros. is currently in talks to host a special screening of “Sinners” in Clarksdale after an online petition by…
rodney hinton jr. theGrio.com
May 9, 2025
Rodney Hinton Jr. is accused of running down a deputy on May 2 after viewing bodycam footage of his son’s…
Gabrielle Union, surrogacy, Black celebrity mothers, Mother's Day, theGrio.com
May 9, 2025
Actress Gabrielle Union opens up about her motherhood journey, surrogacy, and more. 
thegrio, Maia Campbell, Tyler Perry, Bebe Moore Campbell
May 9, 2025
Maia Campbell was a household name in the 1990s, starring in hit sitcoms like “In the House” and music videos…
thegrio, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, The View
May 8, 2025
Former President Joe Biden opens up about Kamala Harris’ defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election and the current state of…
Quavo, The Rocket Foundation, Black mothers, Mother's Day, Bereaved Mothers, theGrio.com
May 8, 2025
Quavo and the late Take Off’s mother host Mother’s Day brunch for mothers who have lost a child to gun…
Kehlani, Kehlani concert cancelled, Kehlani activism, Kehlani pro Palestine, Black celebrities, theGrio.com
May 8, 2025
R&B singer Kehlani’s upcoming show in New York during Pride month is cancelled following her vocal support of Palestine.
Shiloh Hendrix, Kiandria Demone, Square, Block, GiveSendGo, theGrio.com
May 7, 2025
After Shiloh Hendrix raised $600K post-racist rant, activist Kiandria Demone is working to stop the payout and hold platforms accountable.
Chris Parham and Laquanda Brown, Heaven Bound Crematorium, Black families, Black babies, Black parents, crime, theGrio.com
May 7, 2025
Chris Parham and Laquanda Brown are suing Heaven Bound Crematorium in Maryland after it failed to cremate their infant son. 
Taraji P. Henson, Met Gala, Black style, Black celebrity dating, theGrio.com
May 7, 2025
The actress opens up about the inspiration behind her 2025 Met Gala look and how it exemplifies peace and spirituality.
Smokey Robinson, sexual assault, rape, Black celebrities, crime, Motown, theGrio.com
May 6, 2025
A new lawsuit was filed against the singer in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Smokey Robinson of being a “serial…
Kennesaw State University, Trump Administration, The Georgia NAACP, theGrio.com
May 6, 2025
Kennesaw State University announced in late April that it was ending three “low-producing” programs, including Black Studies. 
Shiloh Hendrix, Rochester playground incident, racial slurs, Black children, Black families, GoFundMe, theGrio.com
May 6, 2025
The Rochester branch of the NAACP has launched a fundraiser for a five-year-old boy at the center of a viral…
Rihanna, Met Gala, 2025 Met Gala, Black celebrity mothers, Black celebrity children, A$Ap Rocky, theGrio.com
May 5, 2025
Rihanna arrived at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night dressed in pinstripes and revealing baby number three. 
Rihanna, Met Gala 2025, Rihanna pregnant, theGrio.com
May 5, 2025
Rihanna reveals she's pregnant with baby number 3 in photos ahead of her red-carpet appearance at the 2025 Met Gala.