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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

Back-to-school shopping, How to save on back-to-school shopping, how much should I spend on back-to-school shopping, back-to-school shopping deals, back-to-school shopping tips, Black parents, Black students, Black families, theGrio.com
August 3, 2023
With inflation still driving up the price of school supplies, we’ve gathered eight pieces of advice on how to save…
Alicia Keys, Genesis, Alicia Keys children, Swizz Beatz, Black parenting, Black celebrity moms, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
August 1, 2023
When Alicia Keys’ son voiced his opinion about his mom’s pasties, she had some wise words to share of her…
Exhale app, Black app developer, Black meditation app, Black breath-work app, Katara McCarthy, Black woman app developer, Black meditation, Black women's mental health, Black women's health and wellness, theGrio.com
July 31, 2023
Founded by Black female app developer Katara McCarty, the Exhale breathwork and meditation app prioritizes the Black experience.
Black women's pay equity, Black Women's Equal Pay Day, the state of Black Millennial moms, Black motherhood, Dr. Brandale Cox, theGrio.com
July 27, 2023
Howard University Professor Dr. Brandale Cox, who conducted “The Millennial Motherhood Experience” study, discusses the state of Black millennial motherhood…
Beyoncé tour fashion, Renaissance Tour, Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, madame tussauds, Tiffany & Co. X Beyoncé, theGrio.com
July 27, 2023
From glamorous tour stops to Madame Tussauds to Tiffany & Co., Beyoncé is all the buzz right now.
Kev On Stage, Kevin Fredericks, Kev On Stage apologizes, Black plus size cosplayer, Black cosplay, Black man apologizes to Black woman, Black toxic masculinity, cancel culture, MidnightPursona, theGrio.com
July 21, 2023
Called out for an old video mocking a plus-size Black cosplayer, YouTuber Kev On Stage apologized just as loudly as…
Kelley Carter, Kelley Carter wedding, Black celebrity wedding, Black Hollywood, vintage Hollywood-themed wedding, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Chante Moore, Black weddings, Black bride, theGrio.com
July 20, 2023
The celebrity guests at Kelley Carter’s Huntington Beach wedding helped bring the vintage Black Hollywood theme to life.
Heat wave, what not to do during a heat wave, how to stay safe during a heat wave, heat wave safety, theGrio.com
July 19, 2023
Record-breaking heat waves are rising around the world and the country. Here are eight ways to beat the heat.
Breathwork, Black breathwork coach, Black breathwork guru, Zee Clarke, psychedelic breathwork, Black mental health, Minority Mental Health Month, theGrio.com
July 15, 2023
During Minority Mental Health Month, Black breathwork coach Zee Clarke sits down with theGrio to discuss the benefits of breathwork…
Blerdcon 2023, Blerds, Black Nerd Convention, Black Nerds, Black cosplayers, Black cosplay, Crystal City Virginia, Hyatt Regency, Hilton George, Cree Summer, Rachel True
July 8, 2023
Uniting Black cosplayers, anime lovers, gamers, Black nerds and more, the 7th annual Blerdcon kicked things off Friday in Crystal…
Tipping, When to tip, When you don't have to tip, is tipping required, Black people and tipping, the service industry, theGrio.com
July 6, 2023
With inflation and “tipflation” on the rise, experts weigh in on when tipping isn’t customary and how much.
Blerdcon, Blerds, Black nerd convention, Hilton Geroge, "Fae," Black fae characters, Black fantasy-horror characters, Black fantasy characters, Black superheros, Black culture, Black nerds, theGrio.com
July 4, 2023
Blerdcon is returning with a “Fae’d to Black” theme with panels featuring Cree Summer, Rachel True, and more.
gender and fashion, gender-fluid fashion, Black gender-fluid style, Black gender-fluid, Black non-binary, Black LGBTQ+, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
June 29, 2023
As Pride month winds down, theGrio discusses fashion’s role in expressing gender and sexuality.
Black brides, Black bridesmaids, Black weddings, Bridesmaid budget, Bridesmaid duties, wedding planning, theGrio.com
June 28, 2023
We break down the key areas where bridesmaids can run into challenges and how the bride can help.
Laurie Underwood, Laury Bridal, Project Runway, Black bridal designer, Black wedding dress designer, Black bride, Black bridal style, Black bridal fashion, Black-owned business, Black-owned wedding vendor, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
June 23, 2023
Chicago-based bridal designer Laurie Underwood of Laury Bride opens up to theGrio about life as a Black designer in the…
HBCU PrEP Ambassador Program, HBCU HIV prevention, Black HIV prevention, Black people with HIV, PrEP, The Human Rights Campaign, HBCUs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HIV prevention at HBCUs, Pride Month, Black LGBTQ, Black sexual health, theGrio.com
June 21, 2023
The Human Rights Campaign chats with theGrio about fighting HIV with the HBCU-based PrEP Peer Educator program.
Destination weddings, Black destination weddings, Black weddings, Black bride, Black beach bride, Black groom, theGrio.com
June 14, 2023
Getting married? Destination weddings are on the rise — and they aren’t just happening abroad.
Wedding etiquette, Black weddings, Black brides, Black grooms, wedding season, theGrio.com
June 6, 2023
Wedding etiquette has changed over the years, but it still exists. TheGrio has rounded up 11 top things to avoid…
Unsun sunscreen, Katonya Breaux, Frank Ocean's Mother, sunscreen for Black people, do Black people need sunscreen, Black skincare, theGrio.com
May 23, 2023
Frank Ocean's mother, Katonya Breaux, founded the first Black sunscreen brand to increase Black people's awareness of the sun’s risk.
Allyson Felix, HP printables, Black-owned business, Black moms, Black kids, generational wealth, theGrio.com
May 19, 2023
This Small Business Month, Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix has some advice for our littlest small business owners.