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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

Frederick Joseph, Target, Black-owned brands, Black authors, Black-owned businesses, Target ending DEI, theGrio.com
January 30, 2025
Frederick Joseph speaks out after Target announced last week it was ending its DEI initiatives in their stores.
Target, Target ending DEI, DEI, Black-owned brands. Black brands, theGrio.com
January 29, 2025
Several Black founders and brand owners are speaking out amid calls for a boycott of major retailers rolling back DEI.
Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell, The first Black Bachelor, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, theGrio.com
January 29, 2025
 Two weeks after Matt James announced his breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell, she’s “still processing” the split after four years.
Grant Ellis, The Bachelor, The Black Bachelor, Bachelor S29, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
January 28, 2025
Grant Ellis makes his debut as the second Black “Bachelor” on season 29 of the long-running reality TV series.
Karen Huger, Karen Huger DUI, Karen
January 28, 2025
Karen Huger was found guilty of a DUI and DWI in December, stemming from an arrest in Montgomery, Maryland, in…
January 28, 2025
It is alleged that Justin Simpson is refusing to move out of his late father’s Las Vegas residence or compensate…
Rutgers, DEI, Donald Trump, ending DEI, higher ed, HBCUs, theGrio.com
January 27, 2025
Rutgers education center instructed to “cease all work” under the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility HUB at Jobs for the…
Target boycott, DEI, companies ending DEI, companies honoring DEI, Black-owned businesses, theGrio.com
January 27, 2025
Target joins the growing list of major retailers and companies that have abandoned their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tabitha Brown, Target boycott, DEI, Black-owned businesses, theGrio.com
January 27, 2025
Tabitha Brown joins others raising concerns about how boycotting Target could negatively impact diverse businesses.
Adrian Williams, Peloton, Peloton trainer, Black Peloton trainer, Black fitness guru, New Year's Resolution, fitness, theGrio.com
January 24, 2025
Peloton instructor Adrian Williams discusses the merits of strength-building and simplifying your workout goals.
thegrio, morris chestnut, pamela byse
January 23, 2025
After 30 years of marriage to Pam Byse actor Morris Chestnut shares what has made their marriage last through the…
thegrio, amandla stenberg, children of blood and bone
January 23, 2025
The star-studded film adaption of “Children of Blood Bone” jam packed with Black Hollywood A-listers lands in theaters and IMAX…
Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Zoe Saldana, RaMell Ross, 97th Oscar Nominations, The Oscars, Black Oscar Nominations, Black Hollywood, Black A-listers, theGrio.com
January 23, 2025
Colman Domingo received his first nomination for “Sing Sing” as nominations for the 97th Oscars were announced.
Mary Cosby, Rihanna, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, RHOSLC, Black Real Housewives, Black reality Tv stars, theGrio.com
January 22, 2025
During a recent episode of RHOSLC Mary Cosby revealed her son Robert Jr. has been struggling with substance abuse.
Bernice A. King, Sexyy Red, MLK, MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s family, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, theGrio.com
January 22, 2025
Bernice King comes to Sexyy Red’s defense amid backlash surrounding the rapper’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day post. 
Ashley Adisoner, Tyler Francis, Love is Blind, Love Blind S7, Love is Blind Washington DC, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
January 21, 2025
Ashley Adionser and Tyler Francis split after meeting and getting married during season 7 of Netflix's Love is Blind.
Donald Trump, child support law, Donald Trump second term, Donald Trump latest policies, misinformation, theGrio.com
January 21, 2025
Rumor that Donald Trump was signing a bill barring child support recipients from claiming the child on their tax returns…
One of Them Days, Mufasa, SZA, Keke Palmer, Aaron Pierre, Black films, box office, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 21, 2025
“One of Them Days” and “Mufasa” managed to come out on top during one of the worst holiday box office…
Mean Green Marching Machine, HBCU marching band at inauguration, Donald Trump second inauguration, theGrio.com
January 21, 2025
The Mean Green of Mississippi Valley State University became embroiled in controversy after accepting an invitation to perform.
MLK Jacqueline Woodson
January 20, 2025
Award-winning writer Jacqueline Woodson on how artists and creators should show up today and any day after.