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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

President Joe Biden
April 18, 2024
“The Black and LGBTQ communities are both critical parts of the Biden-Harris coalition that played an important role in the…
Former President Donald Trump
April 16, 2024
Attorneys representing Donald Trump are reportedly seeking young Black male jurors who they believe could be sypathetic to him. 
Actor Kadeem Hardison, actor Jasmine Guy, Vice President Kamala Harris and actor Glynn Turman
April 14, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris had some fun with “A Different World” cast as the politician and actors talked the issue…
Black Students Trump, thegrio.com
April 12, 2024
After Trump greeted students at Chick-fil-A, strategists throw cold water suggestions it signals broad support among young Black voters. 
April 10, 2024
Presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West selected activist Melina Abdullah as his vice presidential candidate in his bid for the White…
Former President Donald Trump raises a fist
April 9, 2024
A potential Trump administration will reportedly seek to undo equity programs aimed at addressing discrimination against Black Americans.
Biden student loan debt relief
April 8, 2024
The White House says Biden's new student loan debt relief plan will provide “significant relief” for Black and Latino borrowers.
Former President Donald Trump and South African leader Nelson Mandela
April 7, 2024
Former President Donald Trump compared himself to Nelson Mandela as he sought to fight an upcoming criminal fraud trial in…
April 4, 2024
As President Biden navigates shaky terrain with Black voters, he may have a secret weapon on the campaign trail: former…
April 2, 2024
The RNC, an arm of the Trump campaign, misidentified Biden's communications director Michael Tyler for deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks.
March 31, 2024
Latreca Pryor and her daughter, Ikina, thanked Biden for the purchase of their first home in Las Vegas as a…
March 29, 2024
Though Trump’s recent promotion of a $60 “God Bless USA Bible” may seem trivial, critics say something more sinister is…
March 27, 2024
Controversial North Carolina candidate Mark Robinson could potentially cost economic growth in the state, particularly for Black residents. 
Attorney General Letitia James
March 25, 2024
Though Trump saw a victory when a New York appellate court reduced his appeals bond, experts say AG Letitia James…
Black owned business thegrio.com
March 23, 2024
A ruling against the Minority Business Development Agency could exacerbate racial disparities in Black ownership and wealth, advocates say.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson
March 22, 2024
Robinson, the Republican candidate running to become N.C.’s first Black governor, could threaten Trump's 2024 campaign. 
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
March 19, 2024
After a judge ruled that Fani Willis could continue prosecuting the criminal case against Trump, the saga to remove her…
Former President Donald Trump, wearing a red MAGA hat and black jacket, points upwards as he speaks into a microphone
March 19, 2024
After Trump declared there'd be a “bloodbath” if he is not elected, Democratic strategists caution Black voters to take him…
March 15, 2024
Vice President Harris convened a roundtable on marijuana reform, declaring, “Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed.”
March 15, 2024
Harris did what no U.S. vice president, or even president, had ever done when she visited a Planned Parenthood clinic…