avatar

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

Tennessee State Capitol, Whip, theGrio.com
April 17, 2025
Jesse Chism, chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus, condemned Republicans for having a “lack of awareness” about the troubling reference.
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
April 17, 2025
Political strategist Reecie Colbert tells theGrio Wes Moore is "one of the most talented politicians that I've ever seen in…
Letitia James, Trump, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
James was referred for criminal prosecution by a Trump official, signaling an escalation of President Trump's political animus agains her.
Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, Education Department, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
The NAACP accuses the Trump administration of violating the civil rights of Black American students with its broad anti-DEI policies.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
A town hall in the district of Marjorie Taylor Greene erupted in several outbursts, resulting in altercations with police and…
Chicago Mayor, Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
"There's a long history of Black political leaders talking to people who may not see us as first class," said…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
The poll conducted by POLITICO and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center shows a mixed reaction to a hypothetical Harris bid for…
Barack Obama, Harvard University, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
Former President Barack Obama said the Ivy League institution has set an important example for college and university campuses.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 14, 2025
Trump's remarks on Monday signal an escalation of an unprecedented (and likely illegal) proposal to deport U.S. citizens.
LaTosha Brown, Black Voters Matter, theGrio.com
April 14, 2025
"This moment that seems like a setback is actually a setup," LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, told theGrio.
Jahana Hayes, Mike Lawler, theGrio.com
April 11, 2025
"This is not regular for one person to have that kind of access over every agency, over people's data, over…
Central Park Five, Exonerated Five, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 11, 2025
Trump's lawyer called the lawsuit "baseless" and "yet another unfounded and meritless attack" against the 47th president.
Mike Johnson, Republicans, SAVE Act, theGrio.com
April 10, 2025
“Instead of lowering costs as he promised, Donald Trump and his MAGA flank are focused on gutting our democracy,” said
hair relaxers, hair straighteners, formaldehyde in hair relaxers, formaldehyde in har straighteners, dangers of hair relaxers, carcinogens in hair straighteners, dangers of formaldehyde, Black hair, straightening Black hair, FDA, FDA approval of hair products, theGrio.com
April 9, 2025
The congresswomen warn in a letter the “heightened health risks” for Black women exposed to the chemical, formaldehyde. U.S. Reps.
Harriet Tubman, Harriet Tubman National Park Service, National Park service underground railroad webpage, Harriet Tubman Underground railraod theGrio.com
April 9, 2025
"When we see efforts to erase our history...it's actually going to make us weaker [and] less informed," said Alan Spear…
Trump tariffs
April 9, 2025
More than two dozen Democrats said in the letter that Trump's tariffs will only "backfire" on those who rely on…
Eric Adams, theGrio.com
April 8, 2025
“There are some people who are just angry because the election didn’t turn out the way they want," said Adams.
Robert F Kennedy Jr, Water, Fluoride, theGrio.com
April 8, 2025
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has moved to halt decades-long recommendations for public drinking water, concerning public health experts.
Barbara Lee, theGrio.com
April 7, 2025
Lee tells theGrio she is concerned about Black and brown communities being used as "pawns in the Trump administration's playbook."
Fani Willis, theGrio.com
April 7, 2025
Fani Willis isn't keeping quiet amid the aftermath of her now stalled criminal prosecution of President Donald Trump.