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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

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…
Issa Rae, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Issa Rae reflects on the rise of her career through YouTube and what it took to bet on her dream…
Keke Palmer, The Burbs, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Keke Palmer stars in ‘The Burbs’ as a new mom and housewife growing suspicious about her neighbors on Peacock.
klay thompson, megan thee stallion, thegrio.com
February 11, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion is headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan during a whirlwind, busy season for the rapper.
Laila Edwards, Winter Olympics, Black Olympians, Black hockey players, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Laila Edwards landed the final goal of the game and the first of her Olympic career, securing a victory for…
Keion White, Lil Baby, Keion White shooting, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
49ers’ player Keion White suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle following an altercation with Lil Baby on Feb. 9.
February 10, 2026
AlzInColor launched in January, spearheaded by Deanna Darlington, to inspire others to speak up and share their experiences with Alzheimer's.
Ilia Malinin, Surya Bonaly, Winter Olympics, Black figure skaters, Black olympians, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Surya Bonaly successfully landed a backflip on one blade during the 1998 Winter Olympics despite knowing the move was banned.
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals
February 10, 2026
Ruth E. Carter is opening up about her legendary career as an award-winning, groundbreaking costume designer.
Target, Target ending DEI, DEI, Black-owned brands. Black brands, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Target’s new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, officially took the helm on Feb. 2 and has already announced major restructuring plans.
Jordan Chiles, Jordan Chiles bronze medal, Olympics, Black athletes, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Jordan Chiles won and was then stripped of her bronze medal after a technicality during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Maria Taylor, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
Maria Taylor presented the Lombardi Trophy to her former high school classmate, Mike Macdonald, during Super Bowl pre-game.
Tina Knowles, Meghan Markle, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Black-owned brands, Black businesses, Black designers, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
Tina Knowles, Meghan Markle, Kelly Rowland, and more come out for the star-studded Fifteen Percent Pledge’s annual gala and block…
Offset, Tiffany Haddis, Ben Simmons, Sleepr, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
Offset, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Simmons, Kayla Nicole, Ace Greene, and more team up for Sleepers Super Bowl ad.
February 9, 2026
Governor Wes Moore is among those being kept out of the White House’s upcoming National Governors Association dinner by President…
Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
Cori Broadus first welcomed Codi Dreaux into the world prematurely in February 2025 before she endured 10 months in NICU. 
Janet Jackson, Control, theGrio.com
February 6, 2026
Janet Jackson released her third studio album “Control” on Feb. 4 in 1986, ushering in a whole new era for…
February 6, 2026
Frantzcie and Fednel Wagnac celebrate their wedding anniversary every five years with a fun wedding tradition.
Billionaire Boys Club, Harlem's Fashion Row, Drake, It's All A Blur Tour, Naomi Campbell, Ann Lowe, No Sesso, Tyler Mitchell, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
February 6, 2026
Ann Lowe earned the reputation as “society’s best kept secret” for designing for many of America’s most prominent families.
Coco Jones, Super Bowl LX, theGrio.com
February 6, 2026
Coco Jones is opening up about how she’s preparing to perform the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”…