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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

Cory Booker thegrio.com
October 16, 2021
Sen. Cory Booker acknowledged that without Black voters "we will get decimated" in reelections. "We can't let people get discouraged."
October 14, 2021
Weeks after U.S. Border Patrol’s ‘whip’ scandal, a new complaint says WRAP device used by ICE officers violates civil and…
US Border Patrol on horse with Haitian migrants, theGrio.com
September 25, 2021
Immigration advocacy groups are applying pressure on Biden officials for accountability and the halting of deportations of Black migrants.
Sunny Hostin, Vice President Kamala Harris and Ana Navarro, theGrio.com
September 24, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris's interview on "The View" quickly unraveled after Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro tested positive for COVID-19.
Nicki Minaj and Joy Reid, theGrio.com
September 13, 2021
Nicki Minaj slammed MSNBC's Joy Reid after she called out Minaj, accusing her of encouraging the Black community to not…
Noelle Borders, left, picture of her mother, 9/11 survivor Marcy Borders, theGrio.com
September 11, 2021
The daughter of "The Dust Lady" Marcy Borders wants to keep alive her story of perseverance following the 9/11 terrorist…
U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres, theGrio.com
June 28, 2021
U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres made history after they were sworn in as the nation's first openly gay…
U.S. President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland
June 26, 2021
Advocacy groups put pressure on the Biden to take action on violent crime in Black communities -- but from a…
Eric Adams, theGrio.com
June 21, 2021
Eric Adams said his background as a retired NYPD officer makes him uniquely qualified to address the NYC's issues of…
New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, theGrio.com
June 21, 2021
Maya Wiley became emotional as she thought about the historical nature of her campaign for NYC mayor and all of…
Rep. Mondaire Jones
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mondaire Jones, 34, has in total sponsored and co-sponsored 287 legislative measures, according to data analyzed by Axios.
Kristen Clarke
May 25, 2021
Kristen Clarke was confirmed on Tuesday as the first Black woman to serve as assistant attorney general of the DOJ's…
Chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)
May 15, 2021
Rep. Maxine Waters is weighing a lawsuit against Fox News after reporting that she requested security from federal law enforcement.
Kristen Clarke x theGrio.com
May 13, 2021
Kristen Clarke, poised to make history as the first Black woman to lead the DOJ Civil Rights Division, faces opposition…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
May 7, 2021
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not seek reelection after one term in office, she reportedly announced during a private…
Meghan McCain x Sen. Tim Scott
April 29, 2021
The View's Meghan McCain said she was "disgusted" by those who called Sen. Tim Scott an "Uncle Tom," calling the…
April 28, 2021
During his first address to Congress, Biden addressed policing, saying "We have all seen the knee of justice on the…
April 26, 2021
U.S. Del. Stacey Plaskett described qualified immunity as a "hood" for bad cops who she described as "modern-day Klu Klux…
Rep. Mondaire Jones
April 22, 2021
Rep. Mondaire Jones did not mince words on Thursday when addressing Republicans over their opposition to D.C. statehood on the…
April 19, 2021
In an interview with theGrio, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters accuses Republicans of distorting her words, adding "I'm not going to…