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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, Rachel Scott, NABJ, Black journalist, theGrio.com
July 31, 2024
Trump drew outrage during a Wednesday interview with Black journalists at the National Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Chicago.
July 31, 2024
Kamala Harris brought out hip-hop’s biggest stars and trolled Trump with lyrics and one-liners in a fiery campaign speech in…
Donald Trump, 2024 presidential election, theGrio.com
July 30, 2024
Activists and political experts say Donald Trump telling Christians "you won't have to vote again" is a threat to Black…
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, 2024 presidential election, theGrio.com
July 29, 2024
With less than 100 days until Election Day, here’s what Black voters should know about the 2024 election with only…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Democratic National Convention, endorsement, theGrio.com
July 26, 2024
In a new campaign video, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama called Harris to endorse her for…
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, 2024 presidential election, theGrio.com
July 25, 2024
Trump's nephew claims in a book that the former president, who faces Kamala Harris in November's presidential election, used the…
Kamala Harris, presidential election,2024 election, theGrio.com
July 25, 2024
Kamala Harris launched her first campaign ad as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, titled “We Choose Freedom.”
Joe Biden, 2024 election, theGrio.com
July 25, 2024
Biden, who described Harris as "experienced" and "capable" in his Oval Office speech, is praised for his record on Black…
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris Wisconsin, Kamala Harris Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris campaign, theGrio.com
July 24, 2024
During her visit to Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson's twin daughters shared a special moment with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, kamala harris donald trump, 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris campaign, theGrio.com
July 24, 2024
Allies and supporters of the Kamala Harris campaign tell theGrio they believe she is the best woman to defeat Donald…
Kamala Harris, president, 2024 election, theGrio.com
July 23, 2024
Thousands of Black men raised more than $1.3 million for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris, 2024 election, theGrio.com
July 22, 2024
TheGrio was on the ground as Harris made her first public appearance since announcing her candidacy for president, where she…
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, black women, theGrio.com
July 19, 2024
A growing list of Black women are demanding Democrats not to abandon President Biden, telling theGrio it would be a…
Donald Trump, RNC, Republican National Convention, 2024 election, theGrio.com
July 19, 2024
Democrats and critics are decrying the blatant racism they say was on full display this week at the Republican National…
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, RNC, 2024 election, theGrio.com
July 17, 2024
Critics slam J.D. Vance for his shifting opinions about Donald Trump's racism and embracing of white nationalist ideologies.
theGrio.com, republican national convention amber rose
July 16, 2024
At the Republican National Convention, Amber Rose and Sen. Tim Scott were there as clear attempts to center Black voices.
Stacey Plaskett, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
July 16, 2024
She called out Trump for telling people to “fight” after being shot and slammed Republicans for suggesting Democrats were to…
Patriot Front, Trump shooting, theGrio.com
July 15, 2024
A white extremist expert tells theGrio conspiracies surrounding the Trump shooting are inciting the far-right corners of the internet. 
Joe Biden, 2024 election, press conference, theGrio.com
July 12, 2024
Following President Biden’s press conference, Black Democrats say they’re committed to supporting Biden’s reelection campaign.
Donald Trump, Project 2025, theGrio.com
July 11, 2024
Political leaders are escalating their rhetoric about Project 2025 and its implications, particularly for Black and brown communities.