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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

Sen. Cory Booker and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 23, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson was moved to tears during a stirring speech delivered by Senator Cory Booker on Day 3 of…
March 23, 2022
Democrats condemned Republicans who challenged nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on critical race theory, among other topics.
March 22, 2022
Race and crime were front and center on Day 2 of the historic Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji…
Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 21, 2022
More than 100 Black law students gather to rally in D.C. to support Brown Jackson, who is on the precipice…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) shakes hands with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 20, 2022
A.J. Kramer, who assigned Brown Jackson’s cases as a public defender, joins chorus defending her record in an interview with…
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
March 18, 2022
"We are seeing this movement where it is Black public opinion informing policy,” Adjoa Asmoah, Creator of The CROWN Act,…
March 17, 2022
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Shalanda Young as the first Black woman director of the White House’s Office of Management…
President Biden x Emmett Till Mural
March 10, 2022
As Congress touts the landmark hate crime bill, there are also calls for justice in Emmett Till's murder and accountability…
Vice President Kamala Harris
March 6, 2022
Vice President Harris joined leaders in Selma to commemorate 57 years since protesters were brutally beaten on the Edmund Pettus…
March 3, 2022
Schumer, in an exclusive interview with theGrio's April Ryan, said of Judge Jackson: "She belongs on the court. Plain and…
Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 3, 2022
Black women leaders appear in a new ad as urging the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji…
Rep. Bennie Thompson and Donald Trump
March 2, 2022
Trump and his campaign engaged in criminal activity in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, said the Jan. 6…
March 1, 2022
DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison and Congressman Mondaire Jones react to the President Biden's State of the Union remarks.
White House Black History Month Exhibit
February 26, 2022
The White House welcomed theGrio to the East Wing to exclusively view its weeks-long Black History Month exhibit.
February 24, 2022
The wave of bomb threats on HBCU campuses has reignited concerns about the rise of domestic terrorism and its connection…
February 17, 2022
“One thing I learned in 2020 is you can make your own history,” Jaime Harrison said during a sit-down interview…
Trevor Noah thegrio.com
February 14, 2022
Noah follows tradition of comedians to come before guests of Washington’s elite from the president, administration officials and the press.
February 9, 2022
The Biden White House on Wednesday denied claims that it is funding the distribution of crack pipes to communities across…
February 8, 2022
"Working families deserve a break,” Harris said at the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Day of Action…
February 1, 2022
James tells theGrio she's confident she will prevail in court battle with Trump, and explains why she dropped out of…