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About Gerren Keith Gaynor

White House Correspondent and Managing Editor of Politics
Gerren Keith Gaynor is the White House Correspondent and Managing Editor of Politics at theGrio, based in Washington, DC. As a member of the White House press corps and presidential press pool, he provides essential on-the-ground reporting for Black and LGBTQ+ communities. His leadership was instrumental in theGrio becoming the first Black-owned digital news outlet to secure a seat in the White House press briefing room.

Since 2021, Gerren has covered two presidential administrations, with a career highlight being his interview of Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. As a Black, queer journalist, he is dedicated to bringing visibility to political spaces where diversity has historically been lacking. His expertise is frequently sought after by major networks, including CNN, MSNBC, Cheddar TV, Revolt News, and Fox Soul.

Gerren's impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes’ "10 Black LGBTQ+ Figures And Activists to Know" and a "Power 50" honoree by the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA). He is also a two-time "Native Son 101" honoree and recipient of the "James Baldwin Storyteller Award.”

 
Areas of Expertise

White House & Capitol Hill Reporting
National Politics
Black & LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Editorial Management
Multimedia Political Commentary

Professional Experience

White House Correspondent & Managing Editor of Politics — theGrio (Present)
White House Press Pool Member — (2021–Present)
Managing Editor — theGrio

Education

Master of Science in Journalism — Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in English — Morehouse College

All Articles

Trans Day of Visibility, Tori Cooper, Jay Jones, theGrio.com
March 31, 2025
Trans Day of Visibility is taking on new meaning for Black trans Americans as they navigate the political resurgence of…
72nd Writers Guild Awards - New York Ceremony - Inside
March 29, 2025
The move by WHCA comes as the White House Correspondents’ Association’s relationship with the Trump White House remains fraught.
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
March 28, 2025
"The Republicans believe that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme," said the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, theGrio.com
March 27, 2025
Things took a turn when Republican Rep. Andrew Farmer personally called out Pearson, who lost his brother to gun suicide…
Sylvester Turner, Sheila Jackson Lee, theGrio.com
March 26, 2025
Texas' 18th Congressional District is currently without representation following the consecutive deaths of two former U.S. representatives.
Jasmine Crockett, Greg Abbott, theGrio.com
March 26, 2025
"I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition," Congresswoman Crockett said in a statement published on X.
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, theGrio.com
March 25, 2025
"Maybe we need some DEI (definitely earned it) hires to get this [s__t] together," said U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas.
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
March 25, 2025
The history-making former Biden spokesperson also reveals what she's been up to since leaving the White House.
Supreme Court, Voting Rights, theGrio.com
March 24, 2025
The Supreme Court will determine whether Louisiana will have to uphold a second majority-Black congressional district.
Mia Love, theGrio.com
March 24, 2025
Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love died “peacefully” at her home on Sunday, March 23, surrounded by family.
Donald Trump, Education Department, theGrio.com
March 21, 2025
Racial discrimination cases and access to educational services are likely in jeopardy as Trump moves to eliminate the 45-year-old agency.
Center 1968, Joanna McClinton, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
March 20, 2025
Created by Jasmine Sessom in Pennsylvania, the center aims to place more Black women in positions of influence in public…
Trump, White House, Karoline Leavitt, George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, Pardon, theGrio.com
March 19, 2025
Conservative figures have called on President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted for Floyd's murder.
A black woman is directed away from the 'white waiting room, theGrio.com
March 19, 2025
"While segregation is still illegal, this change sends a CLEAR message," said civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Federal Employees, theGrio.com
March 18, 2025
Black federal workers are targeted through a combination DEI cuts, employee buyouts and layoffs executed by the Trump administration.
Bennie Thompson, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
March 17, 2025
"Deep down he knows his own guilt," the former Jan. 6 committee chairman said in a statement provided to theGrio.
Army Maj. General Charles Calvin Rogers, theGrio.com
March 17, 2025
According to archives reviewed by theGrio, the page honoring Army Maj. Gen. Charles Rogers was removed Saturday and was reinstated…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
March 14, 2025
A nonprofit representing plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Trump's anti-DEI orders filed an emergency motion for a status conference.
Angela Alsobrooks, theGrio.com
March 14, 2025
"Many of us walked away from 2024, and there was a big fat lie that was told," said Sen. Angela…
Black Women's Roundtable, theGrio.com
March 13, 2025
While many Black women made clear they would take a break from political engagement after the 2024 election, activist Melanie