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.

News & Journalism

The St. Louis American

Donald M. Suggs

Robert Townsend

James Ingram

Isaiah Peters

Clark Randall

Ashley Winters

Dawn Suggs

Kevin Jones

The Content Creation and Reporting team at The St. Louis American is responsible for developing, researching, writing, and reporting news stories that cater to the interests and concerns of the African-American community in St. Louis. This includes producing articles, columns, and photo essays, and ensuring the editorial content maintains the newspaper's high standards for excellence in journalism and community engagement. The team contributes to both the print and digital platforms, playing a crucial role in maintaining The St. Louis American's status as a trusted and influential media source.

Content Creation and Reporting

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