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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, New Orleans, theGrio.com
January 3, 2025
After Trump falsely claimed the New Orleans terrorist suspect was an immigrant, critics are slamming him for scapegoating communities.
Bennie Thompson, Joe Biden, Presidential Citizens Medal, theGrio.com
January 2, 2025
Longtime Congressman Bennie Thompson received one of the highest civilian honors from President Biden with the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, 2024 political stories, 2024 political moments, theGrio.com
December 30, 2024
2024 saw unimaginable headlines that included a dizzying and historic presidential election and assassination attempts not seen in 40 years.
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, theGrio.com
December 29, 2024
Tributes are pouring in from Black leaders following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100 after…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 27, 2024
Faith leaders in Africa join Black American allies to fight back against Trumpism, white Christian nationalism and global authoritarianism.
Joe Biden, Marcus Garvey, theGrio.com
December 26, 2024
Members of Congress are urging President Joe Biden to posthumously exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey for a 1923 conviction. 
Joe Biden, theGrio.com
December 23, 2024
Biden has now confirmed more Black judges to the federal bench than any president in U.S. history, including those who…
Kelley Robinson, Becky George, Human Rights Campaign, Pregnancy, theGrio.com
December 23, 2024
Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, and her wife, Becky George, are pregnant with their second child, theGrio…
Joe Biden, theGrio.com
December 23, 2024
Biden's historic commutation of death row inmates will not include prisoners who committed terrorism and hate-motivated murders.
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.