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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 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.
Lauren Speed-Hamilton, Cameron Hamilton, Love is Blind, Love is Blind couples still together, reality tv couples, theGrio
November 16, 2023
Celebrating with a vow renewal and Usher in Las Vegas, the Hamiltons open up about how far they’ve come in…
Keke Palmer, Darius Jackson, Domestic Violence, Leodis, Black celebrity couples, theGrio.com
November 10, 2023
Palmer, who was also awarded sole custody of the estranged couple’s infant son, alleges destruction of property, jealousy, and domestic…
Ghetto Gastro, Black Power Kitchen, Jon Gray, Lester Walker and Pierre Serrao, GAP Holiday 2023, Holiday season, theGrio.com
November 9, 2023
Ghetto Gastro dishes on working with GAP, the holiday dishes they won’t serve, and staying lifted this season.
Black weddings, Black holiday weddings, holiday wedding etiquette, Black wedding etiquette, Events with Ambiance, Amber Sanders event planner, Black wedding planner, theGrio.com
November 6, 2023
Chicago-based event planner Amber Sanders weighs in on holiday wedding etiquette and logistics.
Eddie Osefo, Happy Eddie, Real Housewives of Potomac, Wendy Osefo, Black-owned cannabis brand, Curio Wellness, theGrio.com
November 5, 2023
Ahead of the return of the Real Housewives of Potomac this Sunday, Eddie Osefo is teasing a new product that…
Daylight Saving Time, Fall back, spring forward, Daylight Saving Time controversy, Is Daylight Saving Time ending, theGrio.com
November 3, 2023
The history and controversy surrounding Daylight Saving Time — or is it Daylight Savings Time? — explained.
Oprah's Favorite Things 2023, Holiday gift guide, Christmas gift guide, Black-owned gift guide, theGrio.com
November 2, 2023
From a grape Telfar bag to violet watches to purple ombre cookies, Oprah’s Favorite Things is all about the color…
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, North West, North West's style, North West magazine cover, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
November 1, 2023
The oldest daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian discusses her style and aspirations in her first solo interview.
World Vegan Day, Black vegans, Black vegan brands, Black vegan chefs, Black vegan gurus, Black celebrity vegans, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
November 1, 2023
On World Vegan Day, theGrio rounds up seven top reasons Black people are turning to the lifestyle, from health concerns…
SZA, mental health, Black therapist, Black psychiatrist, acupuncture, life coaching vs therapy, 988, Black mental health, Black stress, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
October 31, 2023
Ahead of National Stress Day, theGrio breaks down the differences between the professionals who can support your mental health.
LeBron James, LeBron James Louis Vuitton, LeBron James style, LeBron James fashion, Louis Vuitton Men, Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton, NBA style, NBA fashion, athlete style, menswear, men's fashion, theGrio.com
October 26, 2023
Lakers forward LeBron James kicked off his NBA season garbed in Pharrell Williams’ first collection for Louis Vuitton Men.
Stroke prevention, Strokes rising in Black young adults, Black stroke facts, Black health and wellness, Heart disease, theGrio.com
October 26, 2023
Strokes are rising among young adults, but the deadly condition is highly preventable.
Tinder, Tinder Matchmaker, Tinder safety, dating apps, dating, theGrio.com
October 25, 2023
With the new feature Tinder Matchmaker, the dating app allows users to invite others to recommend matches.
Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Meghan Markle, Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé, Hallowclean, Water Wipes, Halloween time, trick-or-treating, celebrities celebrating Halloween, spooky season, theGrio.com
October 24, 2023
The “Motivation” singer spoke to theGrio during a family fun Halloween event over the weekend in Brooklyn.
Rihanna, Rihanna's red Super Bowl jumpsuit, Loewe, Rihanna fashion, Rihanna style, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
October 23, 2023
After revealing her second pregnancy in a red Loewe jumpsuit, Rihanna’s viral fashion moment continues.
Ayahuasca, plant medicine, La Vida Divine Healing Institute, Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, WIllow Smith, Trey Smith, theGrio.com
October 20, 2023
The founders of a Black-owned ayahuasca retreat based in Ecuador discuss plant medicine and the benefits of doing it with…
Lupita Nyong'o, Lupita Nyong'o breakup, Lupita Nyong'o split, Lupita Nyong'o boyfriend, Lupita Nyong'o relationship. Lupita Nyong'o Selema Masekela, Lupita Nyong'o Sal Masekela, Selema Masekela, Sal Masekela, Black celebrity couples, Lupita Nyong'o dating rumors, Lupita Nyong'o relationships, Who is Lupita Nyong'o dating?, Black love, theGrio.com
October 20, 2023
The actress penned a statement on social media announcing her split from Masekela amid “deception.”
Toni Braxton, lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus, Black people with lupus, Black celebrities with autoimmune disorders, Black women with autoimmune disorders, Black lupus stats, theGrio.com
October 19, 2023
The singer and lupus survivor is urging the public to get uncomfortable with lupus.
There's No Way I'd Die First, Lisa Springer, Black Horror, Black horror writers, Black YA novel, Black books, theGrio.com
October 19, 2023
Author Lisa Springer sits down with theGrio to discuss her spooky season release and the nuances of Black horror.