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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

March 26, 2023
A recent poll of conservative voters found that Black and brown voters are strongly behind Trump for the 2024 presidential…
March 24, 2023
The anti-LGBTQ law, which the Biden administration condemned, is part of a broader movement that the religious right has influenced.
March 23, 2023
Thirteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, creating new pathways to affordable health care.
March 23, 2023
Marianne Williamson sits down with theGrio to discuss her plan to enact reparations for Black Americans — and why critics…
March 21, 2023
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is one of three Black prosecutors who is seeking to hold Trump accountable through the…
March 18, 2023
For Women’s History Month, theGrio explores the political terrain of why a woman has yet to occupy the Oval Office.
March 17, 2023
The Biden administration opened up applications for a $2.5 billion grant program to build EV charging stations in communities nationwide.
March 16, 2023
The family of Shanquella Robinson is continuing their push for the Biden administration to intervene in the case of her…
March For Our Lives protest, theGrio.com
March 14, 2023
Biden signed an executive order to reduce gun violence in the United States, which data shows disproportionately impacts Black communities.
March 7, 2023
As the U.S. marks 58 years since Bloody Sunday, leaders commit to winning what they see as the modern fight…
March 5, 2023
President Joe Biden assailed voter suppression and called for economic justice for Black Americans during his remarks in Selma, Alabama.
March 4, 2023
President Joe Biden will deliver a speech in Selma, Alabama on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
March 3, 2023
President Biden shocked D.C. leaders in deciding not to veto a bill overturning recently passed laws in D.C. regarding crime…
March 2, 2023
After more than two years, emergency funding for food stamp recipients through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has ended.
February 28, 2023
Deaths while in custody go underreported, despite a 2014 law requiring state and federal agencies to share such data with…
February 27, 2023
The New York, Maryland, Illinois, Maine and Michigan speakers will meet with Biden-Harris officials to discuss “common policy priorities."
February 25, 2023
Lawmakers are urging the FDA to prevent both the marketing and sale of e-cigarette nicotine products to middle and high…
February 24, 2023
From food shortages to higher costs for goods, countries in Africa are paying a heavy price for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked…
February 22, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new action by HUD to lower FHA mortgage insurance costs for homebuyers across the…
February 21, 2023
Given history and racial implications, Black Americans should be concerned about the recent emergence of the Chinese spy balloon.