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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

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, theGrio.com
December 20, 2024
Critics warn that President-elect Trump, influenced by the wealthy class, poses socioeconomic harm for Black and other vulnerable Americans. 
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
December 19, 2024
Campaign Contrasts, formed by ex-Kamala Harris staffers, is a new grassroots agency aiming to usher in a “new generation” of…
Donald Trump, Masayoshi Son, SoftBank, theGrio.com
December 17, 2024
Tech experts are questioning if Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son’s $100 billion investment will create a “minimum” of 100,000…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
December 17, 2024
Kamala Harris delivered remarks before young leaders in Maryland, urging them to “stay in the fight” despite the election’s outcome.
Eric Adams, theGrio.com
December 16, 2024
Trump said he would be open to pardoning NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was criminally indicted for alleged bribery and…
Donald Trump, Trump economy, Trump tariffs, Trump budget cuts, theGrio.com
December 13, 2024
Critics say Trump's economic agenda spells doom for Black, brown and low-income households that are already suffering from inflation.
Bennie Thompson, theGrio.com
December 12, 2024
Rep. Bennie Thompson talks about concerns about his safety and whether or not he would accept a pardon from President…
Harmeet Dhillon, theGrio.com
December 11, 2024
Civil rights leaders are decrying Trump’s pick to lead the DOJ Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, and the implications.
Joe Biden, Nikki Giovanni, theGrio.com
December 11, 2024
President Joe Biden eulogized Nikki Giovanni in an official White House statement on Wednesday, hailing the late poet as a…
President Joe Biden, theGrio.com
December 10, 2024
Biden marked a historic moment in his final days in office when the Senate confirmed his 40th Black female judge…
Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm, theGrio.com
December 10, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris signed a bill bestowing the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm with a Congressional Gold Medal.
Jim Clyburn, Jim Clyburn Trump, Trump Cabinet picks, Trump Pete Hegseth, theGrio.com
December 9, 2024
Rep. Jim Clyburn has a lot to get off his chest as Washington prepares for the incoming administration of President-elect…
Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor, theGrio.com
December 7, 2024
Austin Davis, who was elected the new chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors’ Association, believes the party could learn from…
Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris NBCSL, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Kamala Harris National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Harris campaign, Rep. Torrey Harris, theGrio.com
December 5, 2024
Kamala Harris surprised Black state legislators for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ 48th Annual Legislative Conference.
Joe Biden, Joe Biden racial justice, Biden reparations, Biden slavery apology, U.S. Reparations commission, reparations, Biden presidency and racial justice, Biden administration and reparations, Trump and reparations, Trump and racial justice, theGrio.com
December 4, 2024
Activists are calling on President Biden to tackle a range of racial justice actions before the Trump administration takes office.
Byron Allen, theGrio.com
December 3, 2024
Byron Allen Mcdonald's lawsuit against McDonald's to proceed in California federal court, a judge has ruled.
Howard University, Kamala Harris voters, thegrio.com
December 3, 2024
Suggestions that Democrats are too "woke" and should move away from identity politics could alienate Black, brown, LGBTQ and women…
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Hunter Biden pardon, theGrio.com
December 2, 2024
"I would say take a look in the mirror," said Congresswoman Crockett.
Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm thegrio.com
November 30, 2024
Rep. Barbara Lee, a Chisholm mentee, reflects on the enduring legacy of the history-making congresswoman on her 100th birthday.
Hakeem Jeffries, Hakeem Jeffries democratic party, Hakeem Jeffries democratic party leadership, Hakeem Jeffries House Minority Leader, Democratic leadership, Who is the leader of the Democratic party, theGrio.com
November 27, 2024
Suggestions that the Democratic Party has no leader is seen as a snub to House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.