The St. Louis American
Isaiah Peters is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong background in journalism and media. Currently serving as an Editor at The St. Louis American since August 2021, Isaiah previously held the role of Editor at Watermark for a brief period in early 2021, focusing on diverse demographic stories. Prior experience includes serving as Assistant Life Editor at NSM Today from August 2018 to April 2021, where editorial responsibilities encompassed features and profiles for the University of Central Florida's student paper. Additionally, Isaiah worked as a Global Perspectives Intern covering international stories with an emphasis on Europe in early 2020 and began a writing career at Valencia Voice from January 2017 to September 2018. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Central Florida and an Associate of Arts in International Journalism from Valencia College.
The St. Louis American
The St. Louis American Newspaper is Missouri's largest, most widely-read weekly newspaper targeted to African Americans. The American publishes more than 70,000 copies every Thursday, and distributes them, free, at more than 845 locations throughout St. Louis. Continuously published, without missing a single issue, for 87 years, The St. Louis American newspaper has emerged as the leading, most-trusted voice of the area’s African-American community, and has extended its reach to become a major multi-platform media entity in Missouri. In 2012, The St. Louis American became the single largest weekly newspaper in the entire state of Missouri. A State of Missouri and City of St. Louis certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), founded in 1928, The St. Louis American newspaper is rapidly gaining more and more local, regional and national recognition and acclaim. Over the past three years alone, the St. Louis American has garnered nearly 200 local, regional, and national awards for excellence in journalism and design, as well as commitment to the community.