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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

Kamala Harris, The 56th NAACP Image Awards, Image Awards, NAACP Chairman's Award, theGrio.com
February 22, 2025
The 56th NAACP Image Awards were broadcast live Saturday evening from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Tateona Williams, A'millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie, Jr., theGrio.com
February 21, 2025
Darnell Currie Jr., 9, and A'millah Currie, 2, died on February 10 after being exposed to freezing temperatures.
Voletta Wallace, Biggie Smalls, Black celebrity parents, Black celebrity mothers, Black celebrity deaths, theGrio.com
February 21, 2025
Voletta Wallace dedicated her life to celebrating and protecting her son's legacy in rap long after his death.
Laverne Cox, George Wallace, Telma Hopkins, D.K. Uzoukwu, Clean Slate, trans representation, trans rights, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
The cast of “Clean Slate” discusses the show, joining Norman Lear’s legacy and what they hope audiences gain. 
A'ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles, Raquel Willis, Fatou Baldeh, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Time Women of the Year, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
A’Ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles, Raquel Willis, and more are honored as 2025 Time Women of the Year.
LaVar Ball, Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, and LaMelo Ball, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
LaVar Ball reportedly had his right foot amputated following major medical issue. 
Winnie Harlow, Kyle Kuzma, Winnie Harlow engaged, Kyle Kuzma engaged, Black celebrity couples, Black celebrity engagements, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
Model Winnie Harlow and NBA forward Kyle Kuzma got engaged after connecting nearly five years ago during the 2020 lockdowns.
A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
A$AP Rocky was acquitted of all charges on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in a felony assault trial stemming from a 2021…
Toronto plane crash, FAA firings, plane crash 2025, theGrio.com
February 18, 2025
With four major plane crashes in North America since 2025 began, anxiety and concerns around flying safety grows.
Frederick Douglass parade, Frederick Douglass event, Frederick Douglass parade canceled, Trump's anti-DEI orders, Black History Month, theGrio.com
February 18, 2025
The Department of Defense announced on January 31 that celebrating “identity months” is dead for the agency.
Black romance movies, Black romcoms, Black romance films, Valentine's Day, theGrio.com
February 14, 2025
From “Love Jones” and “Rye Lane” to “Claudine” and “Slyvie’s Love,” we’ve gathered 15 iconic Black romance films.
Christine Paul, Kendall Paul, heart failure survivors, heart health month, Valentine's Day, Black love, theGrio.com
February 14, 2025
Christine and Kendell Paul were married on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 after meeting as patients in a NY intensive care…
DeVon Franklin, theGrio.com
February 13, 2025
Preacher and producer DeVon Franklin and celebrity fitness trainer Maria Castillo got engaged after meeting roughly a year ago.
Naya Rivera thegrio.com
February 13, 2025
Ryan Dorsey opens up about how his son, Josey, is grappling with Rivera's passing nearly five years later.
Proud Boys, Proud Boys merch, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal, theGrio.com
February 13, 2025
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal in Washington, D.C., won the trademark for the “Proud Boys” in early February.
Michael B. Jordan, Miami Vice,
February 12, 2025
Actor Michael B. Jordan speaks about why his demanding career doesn’t leave a lot of room for love or much…
Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Hitch, Hitch sequel, Black romantic comedies, Black romantic comedy leads, Valentine's Day, theGrio.com
February 12, 2025
“Hitch” director Andy Tennant discusses the hit romantic comedy and its future on the film's 20th anniversary.
Courtney Adeleye, Mane Choice, Watch & Sea, Black brands, Black haircare brands, Black brands at Target, DEI, DEI rollback, Black-owned businesses, theGrio.com
February 11, 2025
Beauty and hair industry veteran Courtney Adeleye was on the shelves before Target initially launched its DEI programs.
Tiffany Haddish, Monse Masion, Tiffany Haddish at NYFW, NYFW, theGrio.com
February 11, 2025
Last year, Tiffany Haddish went viral for accepting a dare from Paris and Kathy Hilton to crash Monse’s NYFW runway…
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Dre Rose, Connie Boss Alexander, Allison Holker, Black celebrity deaths, theGrio.com
February 11, 2025
Stephen “tWitch” Boss died by suicide at the age of 40 in December 2022.