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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 meets with Hero Plumbing Inc. CEO Rashawn Spivey, theGrio.com
December 21, 2023
President Biden is taking credit for a boom for Black-owned small businesses, which have seen the fastest-growing pace in over…
December 17, 2023
Harris attended the HBCU Celebration Bowl in a crucial swing state that's home to key voters needed to win reelection.
December 14, 2023
Civil rights leaders and Black organizations call on the Biden-Harris administration to end a delayed ruling to ban menthol cigarettes.
December 12, 2023
In 1980, Norman Lear founded People For the American Way, a progressive advocacy group to combat the rise of a…
Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy
December 7, 2023
During the fourth Republican debate, the “great replacement theory” was dismissed, and the rise of antisemitism was juxtaposed to the…
December 6, 2023
A new ad from the Biden campaign first obtained by theGrio continues to court Black voters in the early stages…
Kristen Clarke, theGrio.com
December 5, 2023
Biden's secret weapon to winning over Black voters could be Kristen Clarke, an assistant attorney general at the Department of…
Pres. Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 2, 2023
An endorsement from Mark Fisher led to Trump to falsely claim he had the “support” of the Black Lives Matter…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 30, 2023
Political experts say Black communities should be concerned after Trump renewed calls to send military to Democratic-controlled cities.
November 28, 2023
Former President Donald Trump vowed again to repeal Obamacare, which would have devastating impacts on Black communities.
November 28, 2023
The White House unveiled the 2023 holiday decorations, kicking off the season with an extravagant display that will be open…
November 23, 2023
As many gather this holiday season, the Biden White House is lifting up actions it has taken that Black Americans…
November 22, 2023
Senate Chuck Schumer indicated that the nation’s first bill to regulate AI will focus on how to safeguard Black voters…
November 21, 2023
Shevrin Jones introduced a bill that would eliminate language in Florida's school curriculum suggesting Black people benefited from slavery.
November 18, 2023
Nikole Hannah Jones convened journalists, elected officials, students, and educators to discuss the rising threats against democracy. 
November 17, 2023
The EPA unveiled the first-ever youth advisory council to help solve the climate crisis and ensure equitable outcomes for Black…
November 13, 2023
Though Tim Scott suspended his 2024 campaign for president, critics say he still poses a threat to Black voters.
November 11, 2023
Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher is on a mission to help bring change to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 
November 10, 2023
Dean Phillips, the Minnesota congressman challenging President Biden for the Democratic nomination, wants Black Americans to him a chance.
November 9, 2023
An erosion of Black voters, a crucial part of Biden’s coalition that won him the White House in 2020, could…