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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

Justin Bibb, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 25, 2025
Mayor Justin Bibb says Trump's executive orders put racial progress in jeopardy, and shares the importance of preserving Black history.
Donald Trump, Joy Reid, theGrio.com
February 24, 2025
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump railed against Joy Reid, Al Sharpton and MSNBC as a "threat to…
Byron Donalds, theGrio.com
February 21, 2025
"RUN, BYRON, RUN!" President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Democrats, however, aren't impressed by the Florida congressman.
Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
Trump welcomed hundreds for a Black History Month reception, where he was joined by Tiger Woods and a cadre of…
President Barack Obama, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
Black politicians have made considerable gains and helped to change the face of U.S. politics as we know it.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
"We've seen similar efforts like this before, and we've seen that Trump administration lose them," Janai Nelson of Legal Defense…
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said voters may eventually have second thoughts about electing President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
As Harris weighs her political future, her business ventures with Creative Artists Agency could help shape her public messaging to…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
February 17, 2025
Harris is set to be honored a month after leaving office and amid continued questions about what is next for…
Linda McMahon, theGrio.com
February 14, 2025
Linda McMahon was pressed on Black History Month observances and whether or not she would support more funding more HBCUs…
Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys
February 13, 2025
“If I do run, I want to be in that building that they accused me of trying to storm,” said…
Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
February 12, 2025
Pressley took over the mantle of the historic legislation that has been introduced in every session of Congress since 1989.
Howard Lutnick, theGrio.com
February 11, 2025
Howard Lutnick, whose net worth is $2 billion, said he thought it was a "perfectly reasonable thing to do" to…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
February 11, 2025
Jeffries said that rather than address economic issues as promised, Republicans are "implementing the most extreme parts of Project 2025."
Kendrick Lamar, theGrio.com
February 10, 2025
While fans praised Lamar for taking a political stance and centering Black culture, some conservatives made clear they weren't feeling…
Maxine Waters, Department of Education, theGrio.com
February 8, 2025
Reps. Maxine Waters, Maxwell Frost and others confronted a federal employee who blocked them from entering the DOE headquarters.
DEI Watchlist, theGrio.com
February 7, 2025
The website publishes professional and personal information it characterizes as "DEI offenses," including salaries, resumes, and online posts.
Environmental Justice, theGrio.com
February 7, 2025
Advocates and former EPA officials say the imminent closure will likely have lasting harmful impacts on Black, brown and poor…
Paula White, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 6, 2025
White, a longtime Trump advisor, has had a complicated relationship with the Black community over the years.
Karoline Leavitt, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 5, 2025
The White House accused Democrats of inciting "violence" as lawmakers say the Trump administration has created a "Constitutional crisis."