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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

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden
March 7, 2024
President Joe Biden will deliver his third and final State of the Union address of his first presidential term. Black…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
March 7, 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign invited theGrio to its headquarters to learn about its operations and how it plans to win over…
Nick Brown, the Democratic candidate for Washington state attorney general
March 6, 2024
As part of theGrio's "Running Black" series, we sit down with Nick Brown, who is running to become Washington's first…
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson
March 5, 2024
Super Tuesday will determine the fate of several Black candidates hoping to come out victorious this primary season.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge
March 4, 2024
Before delivering remarks commemorating Bloody Sunday in Selma, Harris addressed the Israel-Hamas war and called for an “immediate ceasefire.”
Democratic candidate for Senate Rep. Colin Allred
February 29, 2024
As part of theGrio's "Running Black" series, Allred talks of campaign to become the first Black American from Texas elected…
U.S. Border Patrol Agent on horseback tries to stop Haitian migrant from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, theGrio.com
February 26, 2024
Haitian Bridge Alliance, suing the Biden administration for its treatment of migrants, is hopeful after a recent case proceeding.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, theGrio.com
February 26, 2024
In the absence of congressional action, Dem governors are on the frontlines in the battle over the teachings of race…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 25, 2024
Former President Trump was condemned for comments he made while campaigning in South Carolina in front of a group of…
U.S. President Joe Biden, theGrio.com
February 22, 2024
Members of Congress and a coalition of advocates call on Biden to use his executive powers to address a host…
February 16, 2024
DA Fani Willis “did what she needed to do” while giving testimony to determine whether she should be disqualified from…
February 16, 2024
Anti-crime measures in the Secure D.C. Act being considered raise concerns about its impact on Blacks living in the District…
February 14, 2024
Descendants and families of prominent Black civil rights leaders and historical figures convened at the White House for a historic…
February 13, 2024
This Black History Month, the White House will host descendants of civil rights icons and historical figures, theGrio exclusively reports.
February 10, 2024
President Joe Biden appointed Willie L. Phillips as the first Black chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
President Joe Biden, theGrio.com
February 9, 2024
Strategists say Black voters are likely not concerned about claims made by a special counsel and are more concerned about…
Marcia Fudge, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
February 8, 2024
“The rent is too damn high!” says Marcia Fudge, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
February 6, 2024
Gun violence remains a top concern for the White House as officials work on solutions to reduce the number of…
February 3, 2024
For the first time in history, South Carolina will kick off the Democratic primary centering Black voters by the urging…
January 30, 2024
The Biden-Harris 2023 campaign hired Jasmine Harris as director of Black media, theGrio exclusively reports.