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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

September 29, 2023
TheGrio asks Education Secretary Miguel Cardona if the Biden-Harris administration is considering pausing student loan repayments yet again.
September 29, 2023
The White House issued strategies for higher education institutions to advance diversity on campuses after the Supreme Court’s ruling.
September 28, 2023
Candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy made waves in some of their remarks on Wednesday night's debate stage.
September 27, 2023
TheGrio was live and in action as Vice President Kamala Harris continued her “Fight For Our Freedoms” college tour at…
September 22, 2023
The White House and Black leaders told theGrio the intersection of race and gun violence must be a priority for…
September 20, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is on a mission to address the national crisis of missing and murdered Black women…
September 19, 2023
National Voter Registration Day is an annual nonpartisan civic holiday intended to promote awareness about how citizens can register to…
September 19, 2023
Mondaire Jones, seeking to reclaim his seat in Congress, will have to overcome a primary against Liz Gereghty and, by…
September 16, 2023
Civil rights groups requested a White House meeting and updates on what it has done to address the rise of…
September 15, 2023
Gov. DeSantis and Florida lawmakers will receive a cease and desist letter in the aftermath of the murders of three…
September 12, 2023
Democrats swiftly slammed House Speaker McCarthy's launching of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
September 11, 2023
Williamson says she thinks President Biden should debate his primary opponents and welcomes the campaign of Dr. Cornel West.
September 10, 2023
As questions mount about the 2024 election and President Joe Biden’s age, Kamala Harris is under the microscope.
September 8, 2023
Fani Willis and Democrats are fighting back against Trump allies as attacks continue to be lodged at the Fulton County…
September 7, 2023
The White House announced that Vice President Harris will embark on a nationwide college tour to mobilize students and young…
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
September 6, 2023
The White House vowed that Biden would be “forceful” in speaking out against race-based hate in the aftermath of the…
Black people COVID-19 public health emergency, is the pandemic over, theGrio.com
September 5, 2023
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again as the White House and experts warn the public to be cautious and…
September 3, 2023
In the aftermath of the Jacksonville shooting, advocates demand more action from Biden while acknowledging efforts taken to combat hate. 
September 1, 2023
The Black unemployment rate fell slightly in August, suggesting good news for Black workers and the overall economy.
August 31, 2023
Critics say Republican silence over Senator McConnell's health after freezing for a second time is hypocritical.