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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

Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model, theGrio.com
February 19, 2026
Netflix's “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” directors discuss Tyra Banks' participation and more.
Skin bleaching, skin-lightening, colorism, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
Illegal skin-lightening creams found on sale in the UK, but they are far from the only place where colorism is…
Angela Bassett, Ryan Coogler, American Black Film Festival Honors, ABFF, Black Hollywood, Award season, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
During the ABFF honors Angela Bassett speaks out against AI and Ryan Coogler thanks the organization for the community. 
Ray J, Black health and wellness, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
Ray J and his manager respond after viral footage shows him performing while bleeding and wearing a health monitor on…
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri, Black daytime talk shows, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
Sherri Shepherd’s hit syndicated Fox daytime talk show “Sherri” was canceled in early February after four seasons.
Tyra Banks, Tiffany Richardson, America's Next Top Model, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
Tiffany Richardson, who appeared on cycle 3 and cycle 4 of “America’s Next Top Model,” opens up about her experience.
Jeremiah Brown, BookTok, Black book influencers, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
 In this exclusive interview, “Love Island USA” alum Jeremiah Brown opens up about BookTok and what books mean to him.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Black History, Barack Obama, Chicago, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center was founded in 1961 by Dr. Margaret Taylor Burroughs.
Wendy Osefo, Eddie Osefo, Real Housewives of Potomac, fraud, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested on October 9 on multiple charges of insurance fraud after authorities alleged they staged…
Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
Tyra Banks revisits her iconic reality TV show in Netflix’s new documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.”
Naomi Campbell, Jeffrey Epstein, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
Naomi Campbell first spoke out about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019 and continues to condemn his actions. 
February 13, 2026
A new study published this week found that hair extensions, braiding hair, and wigs contain more than 160 harmful chemicals.
Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff, literature, classic literature, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
“Wuthering Heights” hit theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day, but some can’t help but wonder if the film is…
Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
Galentine’s Day, the annual tradition of celebrating your friends, is right around the corner, and it’s not just for singles.
February 13, 2026
Jill Scott opens up about why it took more than a decade to release her new album “To Whom This…
Cardi B performs onstage during Revolve Festival 2025 at Cavallo Ranch on April 12, 2025 in Thermal, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve) theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
Cardi B kicks off the 35-stop “Little Miss Drama” tour in Palm Desert, California, before heading to Las Vegas.
Cross, Aldis Hodge, Amazon Prime, Prime Video, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Amazon Prime’s hit crime thriller starring Aldis Hodge, “Cross,” has returned for a second season with an urgent theme at…
Tiffany Woods, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Tiffany Woods was convicted of second-degree murder in 2008 after the death of her newborn son after he was fed…
Gap, Harlem's Fashion Row, Black style, Black designers, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
This marks the second capsule collection Gap and Harlem’s Fashion Row have released since their partnership first began in 2019.
Shedly Apollon, Florida, Black mothers, Black babies, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Shedly Apollon was headed to a prenatal massage on her birthday on Feb. 6 when she plunged her car into…