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About Kay Wicker

Kay Wicker is a senior lifestyle and culture reporter at theGrio, where she covers the multifaceted ways Black people live and enjoy their lives, focusing on health, wellness, travel, beauty, art, 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

T-Boz, Tionne Watkins, TLC, abdominal blockage, Black health and wellness, T-Boz medical emergency, TY-Boz sickle cell, theGrio.com
August 30, 2024
T-Boz addresses the rumor mill sparked by her emergency hospitalization while spreading awareness about an urgent health matter that impacts…
Black mothers, Black fathers, Black families, parental stress, community, Surgeon General, theGrio.com
August 29, 2024
The underlying issue facing parents today is a lack of community and support, says U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H.…
Kamala Harris, DNC, coconut brown suit, Barack Obama, Barack Obama tan suit, theGrio.com
August 29, 2024
On the 10-year anniversary of Barack Obama’s tan suit controversy, he gave Kamala Harris a shout-out.
Garcelle Beauvais, Jax Nilon, Jaid Nilon, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Black celebrity children, Black reality TV stars, theGrio.com
August 28, 2024
Garcelle Beauvais discusses why her teen son Jax will no longer appear on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
Best Periodt, Gayneté Jones, Black-owned menstrual cups, Black-owned brands, Black-owned feminine hygiene brands, Black-owned feminine care brands, menstrual cups, period management, period care, menstruation, Black-owned brands, Black female-owned brands, theGrio.com
August 28, 2024
Best Peridot joins several Black-owned menstrual care brands on the market as mainstream brands are criticized for using toxic chemicals.
Lizzo, weight loss, fitness journey, celebrity fitness, Black health and wellness, Black mental health, theGrio.com
August 27, 2024
Lizzo is bringing fans along on her fitness journey as she vacations in Bali.
Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Bianka Bryant, Mookie Betts, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles, Dodgers, The Lakers, theGrio.com
August 26, 2024
Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters celebrated the late basketball icon’s legacy with the city of Los Angeles.
Tia Mowry, back to school, Black children, Black celebrity children, Cree, Cairo, theGrio.com
August 23, 2024
Back-to-school season is hitting homes nationwide, including Tia Mowry’s.
COVID-19, Long Covid, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 23, 2024
Long COVID could be impacting over 20% of children — and children of color disproportionately.
Red meat, diabetes, type-2 diabetes, type-1 diabetes, Black diabetes rates, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 22, 2024
Black Americans continue to be impacted by diabetes disproportionately; red meat may be another culprit.
Beyoncé, SirDavis, Beyoncé's whiskey, brands by Beyoncé, Black celebrity brands, Black celebrity liquor, Alcohol and the Black community, whiskey, Moët Hennessy, theGrio.com
August 21, 2024
Beyoncé’s new whiskey collaboration with Moët Hennessy joins a long and growing list of spirits by Black celebrities.
Nara Smith, washing chicken, cooking, Black cooking, Black influencers, Black models, Black motherhood, theGrio.com
August 20, 2024
During a cooking demo, model and TikTok star Nara Smith revealed she doesn’t wash her chicken, reigniting a long-held debate.
Meghan Markle, Meghan Markle daughter, Meghan Markle Lilibet, Princess Lilibet, Meghan Markle Colombia tour, Duchess of Sussex, Duke of Sussex, Colombia, Afro-Colombian, theGrio.com
August 19, 2024
While visiting Colombia, Meghan discussed her hopes to inspire women and girls to use their voices, starting with her daughter,…
Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, Ozempic benefits, Ozempic increases libido, Ozempic decreases libido, Ozempic impacts sex drive, weight loss, self-esteem, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 19, 2024
Initially approved to treat type-2 diabetes, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to have unanticipated benefits.
Kamala Harris Tim Walz camo hat, Kamala Harris merch, Kamala Harris merch by Black-owned brands, Black-owned brands, theGrio.com
August 16, 2024
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s merch is as diverse as their growing base.
Time Kid of the Year, 2024 Time Kid of the Year, Black Time Kid of the Year, Heman Bekele, Kevionn Woodward, skin cancer, skin cancer soap, skin cancer prevention, theGrio.com
August 15, 2024
Meet 15-year-old Heman Bekele, Time magazine 2024 Kid of the Year, and his skin cancer-preventing soap.
Black men and cancer, Cancer deaths, Cancer deaths and Black men, Black male cancer risk, Cancer deaths rising in men, Black male cancer death rate, theGrio.com
August 15, 2024
At least three cancers with high mortality risk impact Black men disproportionately.
Simone Biles, Hermès, Black celebrity style, Paris Olympics 2024, theGrio.com
August 14, 2024
Simone Biles reveals her high-end luxury bag gift from her parents after winning gold during the Paris Olympics.
Elaine Welteroth, Johnson's, baby registry, baby supplies, new parents, theGrio.com
August 14, 2024
Elaine Welteroth is feeling better prepared for her second pregnancy in more ways than one as she launches The Worry…
Janet Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson Five, the Jackson Family, Black celebrities, theGrio.com
August 13, 2024
Janet Jackson explains that her famous family tree extends way beyond the Jackson Five.