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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

June 29, 2023
President Biden “strongly” disagreed with the Supreme Court’s rulings on affirmative action, effectively ending race in college admissions.
June 28, 2023
President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a carefully crafted speech on his economic policies, dubbed “Bidenomics."
June 26, 2023
The White House announced an investment of over $40 billion toward connecting underserved communities to affordable high-speed internet.
June 25, 2023
As CEO of AmeriCorps, Michael D. Smith is the first openly gay Black man to lead the federal agency geared…
June 22, 2023
The issue of poverty in America was lifted up this week as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of…
June 20, 2023
Top Republican contenders in the 2024 presidential race were noticeably silent about Juneteenth on Monday.
June 19, 2023
Activists are using new efforts to protect against what they see as a deliberate movement to roll back Black voters'…
June 15, 2023
On any given day at White House press briefing room with TV cameras zoomed in at the podium, all eyes…
June 15, 2023
The Department of Education secretary tells theGrio the administration is working to make sure borrowers "know what options they have...
June 13, 2023
Claims that Trump is a victim of a “two-tiered” justice system amid indictment is seen as ironic considering the wrongs…
June 9, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to the Bahamas marked a significant step in the United States’ relationship with the Caribbean.
June 8, 2023
The LGBTQ+ community is in a crisis all across the United States, says Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights…
June 6, 2023
President Biden is awarding $115 million to rebuild Jackson, Mississippi’s water infrastructure, theGrio is first to report.
June 5, 2023
Activist, theologian and academic Cornel West announced Monday that he is running for president in 2024 as a third-party candidate.
June 3, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration announced new actions the White House is taking to address racial bias in U.S. home appraisals.
June 1, 2023
The U.S. surgeon general is sounding the alarm about the negative impacts of social media on the mental health of…
May 31, 2023
Experts and advocates worry Black and brown communities are getting the short end of the stick as Congress votes on…
May 25, 2023
Biden nominates Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a White House Rose Garden…
May 24, 2023
Democrats threw cold water on the presidential campaign of Ron DeSantis and sounding the alarm about the risks he poses…
May 23, 2023
The official launch of Republican Senator Tim Scott’s presidential campaign makes him the leading Black candidate in the 2024 race.