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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

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."
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 5, 2025
Trump's plan for Palestinians and the Gaza Strip has resulted in pushback, including Rep. Al Green vowing to file articles…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 4, 2025
Trump is drafting an executive order that would essentially defund the U.S. Department of Education and begin the process of…
Amber Ruffin, theGrio.com
February 4, 2025
Ruffin joins a long list of comics to serve as the WHCA dinner's entertainment, including Colin Jost, Roy Wood Jr.…
Donald Trump, white women, theGrio.com
February 4, 2025
As President Trump and Republicans seize on diversity policies, political experts weigh in on Democrats' strategy to combat their agenda.
Donald Trump, Aviation, theGrio.com
January 31, 2025
Critics continue to take aim at Trump for targeting minorities and women rather than focus on the deadly plane collision…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 30, 2025
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemned Trump's remarks suggesting diversity hiring was to blame for the deadly collision.
Kash Patel, theGrio.com
January 30, 2025
Cvil rights groups are sounding the alarm about Patel's qualifications and warning of the FBI's pas illegal activities.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 30, 2025
Trump left more questions than answers in his expletive attacks on Democrats and diversity practices during Thursday's press conference.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 29, 2025
Trump's order allocating funding for expanding school choice would diverting crucial funding away from already underfunded public schools.
andrea lucas eeoc
January 28, 2025
Charlotte A. Burrows, a former EEOC commissioner, says she will "explore all legal options" after being removed by Trump.
Costco, theGrio.com
January 28, 2025
After doubling down on its DEI policies, wholesale giant Costco is being pressured by Republican state officials to abandon its…