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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

Trayvon Martin theGrio.com
February 5, 2018
Today, Feb. 5, would have been Trayvon Martin's 23rd birthday. Nearly six years ago, the unarmed 17-year-old was tragically gunned…
February 5, 2018
Raven-Symoné was torn to shreds online after posting a meme that slams a group of rappers and accuses them of creating…
Aretha Franklin Dennis Edwards theGrio.com
February 2, 2018
The music industry is mourning the death of Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards, whose soulful tunes touched and inspired generations
Mathew Knowles Tina Knowles theGrio.com
February 2, 2018
In an interview with Ebony, Mathew Knowles opened up about the role colorism played in his dating life, even revealing…
Maxine Waters theGrio.com
February 1, 2018
Rep. Maxine Waters was unimpressed by President Donald Trump's SOTU address, and made that very clear in a 5-minute shade…
Jemele Hill Sage Steele theGrio.com
January 31, 2018
When ESPN colleague Sage Steele threw a little shade at Jemele Hill, the recently departed TV personality decided to keep…
Michelle Obama Melania Trump theGrio
January 31, 2018
Michelle Obama is set to make her first television appearance since leaving the White House. Airing on Thursday, Ellen Degeneres…
Rihanna Grammys theGrio.com
January 30, 2018
If you saw Rihanna's performance at the Grammy Awards 2018, then you'll remember that she was quite LIT onstage. It's been…
Kim Kardashian theGrio.com
January 29, 2018
It seems no matter how many times she gets called out, Kim Kardashian just can't help appropriating Black culture. This…
Cardi B Zendaya theGrio.com
January 29, 2018
Cardi B and Zendaya may not seem like they have much in common, the two stars recently bonded in an…
Korryn Gaines theGrio.com
January 29, 2018
A civil trial is set to begin next week in the fatal police shooting of Korryn Gaines, the young black…
January 28, 2018
Hillary Clinton made a surprise cameo at the 2018 Grammy Awards, but rather than talking politics she decided to get…
Dr. Simone Whitmore Cecil Whitmore theGrio.com
January 26, 2018
Dr. Simone Whitmore may be married to medicine, but the same can't be said about her relationship with her husband.…
Wendy Williams Show theGrio.com
January 26, 2018
Always prime for controversy, Wendy Williams made some rather interesting comments about the #MeToo movement, and a recent grassroots campaign…
January 25, 2018
Nelly has been accused of sexual assaulted by two more women, according to an amended complaint filed by his original…
Kenneth Chenault theGrio.com
January 25, 2018
Kenneth Chenault, the outgoing CEO at American Express, has joined the Board of the Directors at Airbnb. The hospitality service…
January 25, 2018
In an interview with In Style, Winfrey explains why politics just isn't in the cards for her
Jill Scott Mike Dobson theGrio.com
January 23, 2018
Jill Scott's estranged husband isn't signing those divorce papers without a fight. In court documents obtained by Bossip, Mike Dobson makes…
Wyatt Tee Walker theGrio.com
January 23, 2018
Wyatt Tee Walker, the civil rights activist who served as Martin Luther King, Jr.'s chief of staff, is dead at…
J Holiday Beyonce SZA theGrio.com
January 23, 2018
Singer J. Holiday remerged from musical irrelevance to go on a rant against Beyoncé, SZA and other women in music,…