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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

Black-owned brands, Black-owned gifts, Black aunties, Black uncles, grown folks gift guide, gifts for aunts, gifts for uncles, gifts for big cousins, 25 Days of Holiday, Black gift guide, theGrio.com
December 9, 2023
What do we give the grown folks who give so much to the family dynamic? TheGrio has a few ideas,…
Natural hair, theGrio.com
December 8, 2023
Bill S6528A could make way for more hair texture inclusion in New York’s hair industry and beyond.
Black-owned self-care brands, Black-owned self-care gifts, Black self-care gurus, Black yogis, Mila Eve Essentials, Aesthete, The Nap Ministry, Inside Then Out, Take Care, Homebody, John Legend’s Loved 1, Peak + Valley, Grounded, Jasmin Stanley, 25 Days of Holiday, theGrio.com
December 8, 2023
How do you encourage someone you care for to indulge in self-care? Gift supplements, diffusers, bath soaks, tea and more…
Black love gift guide, gifts for Black couples, Romantic gifts by Black-owned brands, 25 Days of Christmas, theGrio.com
December 6, 2023
From games to books to items for the home, we’ve gathered the top gifts to give Black couples by Black-owned…
Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl, theGrio.com
December 4, 2023
Widely considered the king of L.A., Kendrick Lamar just pulled up on the Big Apple with a new Brooklyn address.
Gift like theGrio, Kicky Mats, Harlem Candle Co., Law Roach, CB2, Linoto, Ayesha Curry's cookware, Don’t Sleep Interiors, Starfish & Coffee, Prince, Jungalow, Estelle Colored Glasses, Actually Curious, House of Marley, BLK MKT Vintage, Black-owned home brands, Black-owned gift guide, theGrio.com
December 2, 2023
Whether you’re shopping for a home decor addict, a stylish couch potato, or a Prince fan, we’ve got you covered.
Uzo Aduba, Uzo Aduba baby, celebrity Black mom, Black mothers, mother tribe, Black celebrity baby, theGrio.com
December 1, 2023
Sharing first glimpses of motherhood via Instagram, Aduba praises the support of fellow mothers while pregnant.
RIck Ross, Drake diss track, theGrio.com
November 30, 2023
The rapper opened up about returning to his 235-acre farm in Georgia to recharge.
Harvard Business School Spades clinic, Black Harvard Business School students, Black Ivy League students, Black at a PWI, Spades, history of Spades, how to play Spades, Spades in Black culture, theGrio.com
November 30, 2023
Students behind the Harvard Business School’s Spades clinic sat down with theGrio to discuss the clinic, the game, and how…
Serena Williams, Serena Williams mental health, Black women's mental health, Black famous athletes, Black mothers, Black mental health, theGrio.com
November 29, 2023
Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams took a much-needed moment for her mental health.
Tiffany Haddish, Tiffany Haddish arrest, Tiffany Haddish DUI, Sober Black Girls, substance abuse resources for Black people, theGrio.com
November 28, 2023
As Tiffany Haddish takes accountability, theGrio rounds up resources and advice for Black people seeking help with problem drinking.
Woosah Bride, Black bridal journal, Black bridal brand, Black wedding planner, Black bridal assistant, holiday engagement, engagement season, wedding planning advice, Black brides, Black weddings, theGrio.com
November 27, 2023
The founder of Black bridal stationery brand Woosah Bride gives advice for newly engaged couples. 
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson resigns from Vouge, Black fashion editors, Black fashion stylists, Black fashion, Black style, Vogue, theGrio.com
November 27, 2023
Vogue’s Former Global Fashion Director at Large says her new focus is serving her community.
Black-owned Friday, Black Friday, Black-owned brands, Black-owned Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 23, 2023
TheGrio has rounded up the top savings deals by Black-owned brands during Black Friday and Cyber Week.
Lululemon, Lululemon racial discrimination, Lululemon Black employees, Lululemon Hyde Park location, Lululemon scandal, DEI, DEI failure, theGrio.com
November 22, 2023
Amid formal complaints against Lululemon, current and former employees speak out about the brand known for its white, upper-middle-class aesthetic.
Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster Harlem, Black chefs, Black-owned restaurants, Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative, Open Kitchen, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 22, 2023
Ahead of the holidays, Samuelsson told theGrio how he’s supporting Black chefs with new initiatives up his sleeve.
Loneliness, loneliness epidemic, the Commission on Social Connection, World Health Organization, African Union Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba, Haben Girma, holiday blues, theGrio.com
November 20, 2023
Ahead of another holiday season, the World Health Organization is launching a diverse commission to combat loneliness and spread awareness.
Code My Crown, Dove, Open Source Afro Hair Library, A.M. Darke, Black gamers, Black video game developers, Black artists, CROWN Act, theGrio.com
November 17, 2023
Dove partners with Open Source Afro Hair Library for “Code My Crown” – the world’s first complete and free guide…
Meghan Markle, Variety Power of Women, Tyler Perry, Prince Harry, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 17, 2023
The Duchess of Sussex discussed her children days after Tyler Perry shared his nickname for Princess Lilibet.
Black domestic violence survivors, Black intimate partner violence survivors, Keke Palmer domestic violence survivors, Black domestic violence rates, theGrio.com
November 16, 2023
Here are some early signs of intimate partner violence —and expert advice on what to do about it.