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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

Oprah Winfrey, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, weight less drugs, diabetes drugs, Oprah Winfrey weight loss, Black health and wellness, Black women, Obesity, Black obesity, theGrio.com
September 22, 2023

Oprah Winfrey opens up about pressure to go on Ozempic

“That’s the easy way out,” Oprah Winfrey said about drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy during a recent panel on the…
Bethann Hardison, Black fashion models, Black fashion icons, Black fashion, Black style, Invisible Beauty, Black fashion books, Black fashion documentaries, Naomi Campbell, Fashion Week, Fashion Month, theGrio.com
September 21, 2023

Want more fashion week? These Black fashion books and docs will satisfy you year-round

As Fashion Week transitions from New York to Europe, these releases allow fashion lovers to dig into the indelible Black…
Tyra Banks, Black women turning 50, Black supermodels, Black women health and wellness, theGrio.com
September 20, 2023

50 is the new 30, according to Tyra Banks

The model, TV personality, and ice cream brand founder is reveling in turning 50.
CarpeDM, top dating apps for Black women, Naza Shelley, apps by Black women, Black women and dating, cuffing season, Black professional women in love, theGrio.com
September 20, 2023

CarpeDM dating app puts Black women and the people who want to date them first

Frustrated by dating apps and a lack of options, a Black woman founded a dating app for Black women.
ViiV Healthcare, TS Madison, Amanda Seales, Black women HIV/AIDS, United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) theGrio.com
September 12, 2023

ViiV Healthcare’s S Salon put Black women at the center of HIV/AIDS prevention

ViiV Healthcare tapped Amanda Seales, Ts Madison and more to create a safe space for all Black women to discuss…
Kelly Rowland, Brandice Daniel, Harlem's Fashion Row, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Rocky fashion, Harlem's Fashion Row's 16th annual fashion show and awards, Kelly Rowland fashion icon award, Black fashion, Black style, New York Fashion Week 2023, theGrio.com
September 7, 2023

Kelly Rowland, A$AP Rocky honored during Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 16th annual fashion show and awards

Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 16th annual fashion show and awards paid homage to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and honored Black talent in…
Naomi Campbell x PrettyLittleThing, Naomi Campbell at New York Fashion Week 2023, New York Fashion Week 2023, fast fashion, Black designers, Victor Anate, Edvin Thompson, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
September 6, 2023

Naomi Campbell opens New York Fashion Week with her PrettyLittleThing collaboration

Naomi Campbell embraced the backlash while championing two emerging Black designers through her latest collection.
How to keep your hair hydrated in the fall, how to keep your hair moisturized in the fall, how to keep your natural hair hydrated, natural haircare in the fall, dry hair, Black haircare, Black hair, theGrio.com
September 6, 2023

Don’t want dry hair this fall? Do these 8 things.

Cooler temps and drier air are coming, but with some simple steps, they don’t have to rob your hair of…
Sleep, why am I tired, how much sleep is enough, Black fatigue, bedtime routine, magnesium, Vitamin D deficiency, theGrio.com
September 1, 2023

Tired all the time? From ‘Black fatigue’ to low Vitamin D, here are 5 possible reasons why

Exhaustion and reduced stamina are a part of being human, but sometimes, being tired is about more than not getting…
Courtney Adeleye, Mane Choice, Olbali, Black-owned direct-selling companies, Black-owned direct-selling brands, Black-owned cosmetics brands, Black-owned wellness brands, Black direct-sellers, Black Business Month, theGrio.com
August 31, 2023

Beauty entrepreneur and Mane Choice founder Courtney Adeleye hires 1,200 women

Founder of Mane Choice Courtney Adeleye is serious about creating new entrepreneurs through the creation of Olbali.
Black teachers, Black educators, Black students, Black parents, Black children, How to make your student's teacher an ally, parent teacher relationships, getting to know your child's teacher, theGrio.com
August 30, 2023

Wondering how to make your child’s teacher an ally? We asked an educator for tips

A Black education official sits down with theGrio to discuss how parents can foster better relationships with their children’s teachers.
Kevin Hart, Kobe Bryant, Nicole Ari Parker, A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez, Michael Strahan, Black celebrity children, celebrity parents sending their children to college, theGrio.com
August 29, 2023

Kevin Hart, Michael Strahan, Nicole Ari Parker, and more drop their kids off at college

Celebrity parents share heartfelt moments while dropping their kids off at college for the 2023-24 school year. 
Black drinking rates, Black binge drinking rates, Black cannabis use rates, Black substance abuse, Middle-aged adults drinking more, theGrio.com
August 24, 2023

Binge drinking and substance use spiked among adults 35 to 50 in 2022 — but not for Black folks

A new study has found that racial gaps in drinking and drug use in the country continue. 
Black moms who breastfeed, Black breastfeeding week, National Breastfeeding Month, the state of breastfeeding, Black breastfed babies, theGrio.com
August 23, 2023

Breastfeeding can be challenging — this Black lactation specialist has advice on how to prevail

Ahead of Black Breastfeeding Week, theGrio discusses the challenges and benefits with Black breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons.
where are germs in public, where are germs at home, cell phone germs, cold and flu season, how to avoid germs, COVID-19, R.S.V., the flu, theGrio.com
August 21, 2023

13 unsuspecting places germs lurk — in public and at home

As cold and flu season get closer, theGrio examines some top germ magnets you may not be aware of.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sheryl Lee Ralph's son engaged, Etienne Maurice, Stephanie Wash, Black weddings, Black families, Black grooms, groom's family duties, what does the groom's family pay for, wedding etiquette, theGrio.com
August 17, 2023

Sheryl Lee Ralph is hyped to help plan her son’s wedding — but what does the groom’s family typically do?

As Sheryl Lee Ralph gushes about her son’s upcoming marriage, theGrio examines traditions around the groom’s family’s involvement.
Michelle Obama's breakfast, Michelle Obama peanut butter and jelly sandwich, eating the same breakfast every day, is eating the same thing every day good for you, black dietitians, Black culture and food, theGrio.com
August 16, 2023

Michelle Obama ate the same breakfast for most of her life — but is it a healthy habit?

Eating the same breakfast daily may not be exciting, but it’s a common routine; just ask Michelle Obama.
Back-to-school blues, Black students going back to school, Black families preparing for the school year, getting ready Black students ready for the school year, Back-to-school, theGrio.com
August 16, 2023

How to get the whole household back-to-school-ready

The back-to-school blues can affect both children and parents. Here are ten ways to prevent it and prepare for a…
Black pregnant mothers, Black pregnant celebrities, what to expect when you're expecting, pregnancy symptoms, Black maternal healthcare, Black motherhood, Black health and wellness, Ciara Wilson, theGrio.com
August 11, 2023

From nausea to high emotions, Black celebrity moms confirm 8 things to expect when pregnant

Ciara Wilson’s recent reveal that she was pregnant and nauseous while filming the video for “How We Roll” reminds us…
Flu season, COVID-19, COVID surge, RSV, vaccines, booster shots, flu season 2023, theGrio.com
August 7, 2023

COVID, RSV and the flu are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know

We break down the various viruses health officials are currently warning against and the vaccines that can help prevent infection.