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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

August 24, 2022
Rep. Mondaire Jones was defeated in an upset primary election that will see the nation’s first openly gay Black congressman…
August 23, 2022
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) has fended off his Democratic challengers to win the primary contest in New York’s 16th Congressional…
August 22, 2022
On Tuesday, New York voters will get a chance to decide their party nominees to head into the November midterm…
August 19, 2022
Advocates say the White House's latest measures are welcomed, but it must do more to ensure MPV services are distributed…
Dr. Anthony Fauci
August 17, 2022
In an interview with theGrio, Dr. Anthony Fauci said “unfortunately” Black Americans continue to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
August 16, 2022
White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Cecilia Rouse emphasized the benefits of the inflation reduction act for Black households. 
August 10, 2022
During a White House press briefing, theGrio asked press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about how the inflation law will reach Black…
August 5, 2022
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will address thousands of Black and Hispanic journalists in Las Vegas.
August 4, 2022
President Obama, who turned 61 on Aug. 4, remains a luminary figure. His former staff tells theGrio his legacy is…
August 3, 2022
In interviews with theGrio, advocates continue to call for a religious delegation to Russia to return Brittney Griner to the…
rebound COVID theGrio.com
August 2, 2022
After Biden tested positive after testing negative and coming out of isolation, some may have questions about rebound cases and…
August 1, 2022
"We understand...how a name of a virus can really cause harm to that community," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre…
July 28, 2022
Advocates say emphasizing that the monkeypox outbreak is primarily among "men who have sex with men" could further harm the…
U.S. Border Patrol Agent on horseback tries to stop Haitian migrant from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, theGrio.com
July 14, 2022
Haitian Bridge Alliance tells theGrio Customs Border and Protection (CBP) "ghosted" them when urged to interview alleged migrant victims.
July 12, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and law professor Michele Goodwin call out the embedded racism in the anti-abortion movement over centuries.
July 3, 2022
Humanitarian workers on the ground tell theGrio that the treatment of African migrants at the border is a part of…
July 1, 2022
In an interview with theGrio, Rep. Ayanna Pressley echoes concerns about what impact abortion bans will have on Black girls…
June 26, 2022
Jones is seeking re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, which is comprised of Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.
U.S. President Joe Biden
June 22, 2022
Civil rights groups tell theGrio they're frustrated with the White House's lack of movement on what they say is no…
June 16, 2022
Black leaders in Congress and the civil rights space applauded President Joe Biden for his historic commitments to advancing LGBTQ…