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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

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
May 8, 2024
The White House condemned a video of white males at Ole Miss taunting a Black female student protesting Israel's war…
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York
May 8, 2024
A controversial remark about Black children in New York has put New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the hot seat. 
Jpe Biden, Donal Drupmp, thegrio.com
May 6, 2024
TheGrio provides a cheat sheet for Black voters as they navigate the candidates, races and policy issues ahead of Nov.…
May 4, 2024
Nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom accepted the highest civilian honor at the White House from President Biden.
President Joe Biden
May 2, 2024
Biden officials tell theGrio he hears concerns about Palestinians and may even address them in his upcoming speech later this…
May 1, 2024
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace found that an increased number of Black Americans say they feel “connected” to Palestinians.
Jason Hernandez, reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian and Vice President Kamala Harris
April 25, 2024
Vice President Harris hosted a criminal justice roundtable with Kim Kardashian and recipients of recent pardons from President Biden.
April 25, 2024
A racial discrimination lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs has the potential to set the course of justice for…
Radio personalities Stephen A. Smith and Charlamagne Tha God
April 23, 2024
Black celebs like Stephen A. Smith and Charlamagne are weighing in on the 2024 presidential race, and most of it…
April 20, 2024
Advocates are calling on the Biden-Harris administration to do more to redress the legal and societal harms of marijuana prohibition.
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.