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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

Devonta Anderson, Love is Blind, theGrio.com
March 17, 2026
“Love Is Blind”'s Devonta Anderson is setting the record straight after footage of him claiming he’s never dated a woman…
Tristan King, Baltimore City, theGrio.com
March 17, 2026
After missing for six months following a series of unfortunate events, Tristan King was found on Friday March 13. 
Tracii, The Devil is Busy, Roe v. Wade, abortion rights, women's healthcare, theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
“The Devil Is Busy” co-director Christalyn Hampton sits down with theGrio in this exclusive interview aboutthe film and its message. 
Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit, Washington, D.C., theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
The 15th annual Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit brought hundreds of Black women to the nation’s capital.
Sgt. Tyler Simmons, airmen crash in Iraq, Iran, Israel, theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons is one of six service members who died on Thursday when a U.S. military aircraft crashed…
Teyana Taylor, theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Teyana Taylor turned heads and made headlines as she attended the 98th Oscars.
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another, Oscars 2026, theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
Oscar-winning director Paul Thomas Anderson finally addresses the backlash “One Battle After Another” has received. 
Tyshawn Jones, Supreme, pro skaterboarder, theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
Tyshawn Jones filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Supreme after the streetwear brand terminated his contract in 2024.
Kehlani, Alysa Liu, Olympics, Oakland, theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
Kehlani, Steph Curry, W. Kamau Bell, and more come out to celebrate Olympic figure skating star Alysa Liu after her…
Lil Nas X, theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
Lil Nas X appeared in court on Thursday, March 12 in a battery case stemming from an August 21, 2025,…
Zendaya, Essence Black Women in Hollywood, theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
The 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon brought out some of the brightest Black stars in Hollywood. 
Cardi B, Cardi B butt implants, Cardi B butt injections, Cardi B plastic surgery theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
Cardi B continues celebrating her heritage and delighting during her headline-making 35-date “Little Miss Drama Tour.”
March 12, 2026
In this exclusive interview, “Real Housewives of Potomac” alum Candiace Dillard Bassett opens up about her new era in music…
Jalen Rose, NBA, NCAA, theGrio.com
March 12, 2026
Former NBA player Jalen Rose opens up about his time with the “Fab 5” and how professional sports exploit players.
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards, New York City, theGrio.com
March 12, 2026
 NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards speaks out after he is hailed a hero for apprehending a bomb suspect on Saturday, March…
Uber womens preference, Uber Women riders preference, Uber women driver prefernece theGrio.com
March 12, 2026
Back riders, including “Love Island USA” star JaNa Craig, give Uber’s new “Women Preferences” features a try.
Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, theGrio.com
March 11, 2026
Sherri Shepherd and Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk shows are ending later this year amid a shakeup in daytime television. 
Ari Lennox, Martin, colorism, theGrio.com
March 11, 2026
Ari Lennox addresses the controversy that kicked off in late July after she shared her thoughts on “Martin” and how…
March 11, 2026
Bam Adebayo and A’Ja Wilson’s latest postgame moment is another example of the couple’s very public support for each other’s…
March 11, 2026
Tina Knowles launches Mama’s Tina Gumbo at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show, dishing out bowls of a family recipe.