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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

November 9, 2023
After Republicans saw major losses in Tuesday's elections, candidates took to the stage for the party’s second presidential debate. 
November 7, 2023
Daniel Cameron was unsuccessful in his bid to become Kentucky’s first Black governor. Cameron was defeated by incumbent Gov. Andy…
November 7, 2023
Democrat Pamela Stevenson was defeated in her quest to become Kentucky’s first Black female attorney general.
voting booths, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
As some may not know there are off-year election contests this week, here’s what Black Americans should know about the…
November 5, 2023
Kentucky state Rep. Pam Stevenson believes Kentucky is ready to elect its first Black female attorney general. 
November 4, 2023
President Joe Biden seeks to terminate the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger and Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity…
November 3, 2023
The Biden-Harris campaign continues its early outreach to Black voters with a new ad touting the president and VP's record…
November 2, 2023
Experts tell theGrio a measure in Biden's executive order offers a vital opportunity for empowering Africa and growing the U.S.…
November 1, 2023
As Biden navigates the Israel-Hamas war, back at home, he may be putting a strain on his relationship with some…
November 1, 2023
President Joe Biden announced two more Black female judicial nominees on Tuesday, theGrio is exclusively reporting. 
October 30, 2023
In a sweeping first-ever executive order on AI, President Biden aims to tackle various intersections of race and artificial intelligence.
October 29, 2023
Since coming into office in 2021, the Biden-Harris Treasury Department has invested billions toward stimulating the Black economy.
October 27, 2023
Political experts warn the Phillips campaign will be a distraction they fear could hand Donald Trump the White House for…
October 25, 2023
A survey conducted by Goldman Sachs’s One Million Black Women reveals Black women suffer most in the U.S. economy.
October 20, 2023
According to an FBI annual crime report, hate crimes targeting Black, LGBTQ+, and Jewish Americans are rising. 
October 19, 2023
Political and Hollywood stars assembled for the wedding of theGrio’s White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief, April D. Ryan.
October 18, 2023
Harris had a “testy” exchange with a student who criticized the administration’s border policies and response to the conflict in…
October 18, 2023
Kenyan pledged to send 1,000 officers to the destabilizing Caribbean nation; however, Haitians are concerned history will repeat itself.
Abortion protest, theGrio.com
October 16, 2023
Reproductive Freedom for All wanted to center Black women and other women of color with its latest name change.
October 14, 2023
Black workers and white workers are coming together to strike in solidarity across political and ideological lines.