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Rod Hicks named STL American executive editor

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUL 10 – Rod Hicks will lead the St. Louis American's digital-first transformation to expand its reach and impact, overseeing the largest weekly newspaper in Missouri with 60,000 weekly free copies.

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Rod Hicks, a longtime journalist and unwavering advocate for diverse newsrooms, inclusive news coverage and high ethical standards, has been selected to lead the St. Louis American as its top editor. Dr. Donald M. Suggs, publisher and executive editor of the 97-year-old news outlet, relinquished the latter title and named Hicks to the position. Hicks will assume the role of executive editor on Monday, July 14. “I’ve always respected the role the…

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Former P-D staffer, newsroom veteran named top editor of St. Louis American

Rod Hicks replaces publisher Donald M. Suggs, who had long edited the St. Louis American, which focuses on African-Americans and was first published in 1928.

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Rod Hicks named STL American executive editor

Rod Hicks, a longtime journalist and unwavering advocate for diverse newsrooms, inclusive news coverage and high ethical standards, has been selected to lead the St. Louis American as its top editor. Dr. Donald M. Suggs, publisher and executive editor of the 97-year-old news outlet, relinquished the latter title and named Hicks to the position. Hicks will assume the role of executive editor on Monday, July 14. “I’ve always respected the role the…

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Mainstream media vet to expand digital presence

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St. Louis American broke the news in on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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