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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

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.
January 29, 2024
Several court battles in states the South accused of racial gerrymandering will determine the voting power of Black Americans in…
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
January 26, 2024
After Tim Scott professed his love for Trump, Al Sharpton and others say the he is an embarrassment to the…
January 24, 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign is taking a victory lap after pulling off a symbolic win in New Hampshire as outcry over…
January 23, 2024
As New Hampshire residents prepare to vote in Tuesday’s primary election, some may wonder why Biden’s name will not be…
January 22, 2024
After DeSantis announced the end of his 2024 campaign, Black Floridians are slamming him for attacking Black and marginalized communities.
January 20, 2024
Former Obama campaign and White House staffers reflect on President Barack Obama's historic 2009 inauguration.
January 19, 2024
Former Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott will reportedly endorse Donald Trump for president.
Michael Regan, EPA, theGrio.com
January 19, 2024
EPA Administrator Michael Regan will travel to Africa with NAACP President Derrick Johnson to promote climate equity.
January 18, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s comments on racism in America expose a glaring Achilles heel for the Republican Party.
January 16, 2024
A co-defendant in the election case, in a court filing, accused Fani Willis of engaging in an “improper” relationship with…