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Rod Hicks

@rodhicks

Trying to make storytelling more engaging, more trustworthy and more relevant.

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Civil rights leader and Missouri’s first Black congressman, William L. Clay Sr., dies at 94 stlamerican.com/news/local-n…

Civil rights leader and Missouri’s first Black congressman, William L. Clay Sr., dies at 94

William L. Clay Sr., a longtime advocate for civil rights and workers’ rights and Missouri’s first Black congressman, died Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Maryland. He was 94. The St. Louis...

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stlamerican.com/news/local-n… #STL #StLouis #STLAmerican #mediaethics

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....

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Trusted Sources is an independent film that dives into the world of misinformation and “free” online journalism crowding out professional reporting. SPJ Director of Diversity and Ethics @rodhicks is interviewed in the film. Stream it online now!
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Why do journalism ethics matter? SPJ's Director of Ethics and Diversity, @rodhicks says, "If we fail to practice journalism with the highest level of integrity, we can't blame the public for viewing our work with skepticism." #SPJEthicsWeek bit.ly/4aPLPGd
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Check out these #SunshineWeek events SPJ is hosting! Later tonight, SPJ Freedom of Information Committee Co-Chair @clairemariereg1 will be discussing how to use #FOIA to make a difference in your community with Laura Mollo, the "FOIA Lady."
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.@rodhicks writes for Quill about if content was a factor in Gannett axing “Doonesbury.” quillmag.com/2024/02/23/was-…

Was content a factor in Gannett axing “Doonesbury”?

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SPJ is deeply concerned about the raid on the Marion County Record. SPJ is offering help covering up to $20,000 in legal fees for the newsroom, and condemns this brazen action taken by law enforcement to stop the flow of information. spj.org/news.asp?ref=2952
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begging people to stop romanticizing the pre-industrial era
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.@FaceTheNation moderator @margbrennan shuts down bothsidesism attempt. @CBSNews
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"There are election deniers on both sides of the aisle" -- Rep. Mike Turner deflects on CBS when asked if he's okay with a bunch of election deniers serving on the Oversight Committee
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My interview of @rolandsmartin for Quill magazine. quillmag.com/2022/10/14/2022… #spj #quillmagazine

2022 Fellow Feature: Roland Martin

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Tune in to a Zoom meeting with tips on everything you need to know about #MediaFest22 from how to dress to what to expect. It will be held at 8 p.m. EDT Thursday with panelists @RebeccaAguilar, @mayaabrown10, @hinklej and @DanielaIbarraTV. bit.ly/3MozxZF
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Join us today for this national conversation on trust in science. input.apa.org/f/rebuilding-t…
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Great story by @maysoonkhan profiling @HoustonChron columnist @joysewing who went from writing about fashion to writing about race, culture and family.
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“We didn’t have Black reporters covering it, and that troubled me. I kind of inserted myself into it, and at that time I decided I wanted to be a columnist. I felt like I had to speak up and use my platform to tell meaningful stories.” bit.ly/3a0BBIo
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Make a donation this morning to support SPJ events and trainings like the ones @McKenzieRomero enjoyed and you'll have your gift matched! A special thank you to Howard Dubin who is matching donations up to $4,000 on #SDXDayOfGiving. Donate now: bit.ly/3L6uxaG
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Keep the SPJ Code of Ethics in mind when covering the shooting at the Brooklyn subway station. 🧵 The Code says, journalist should "verify information before releasing it" and "remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy." bit.ly/3KFaQXm
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#SPJEthicsWeek @DanielleBMcLean
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Join @rodhicks, @DUANELOCAL12 and @clairemariereg1 for a #SPJEthicsWeek discussion showcasing some of the resources SPJ provides to assist journalists with ethical issues, including the SPJ Code of Ethics, Ethics Hotline and Ethics Central. bit.ly/3E1gqkx
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Was it ethical for @CBSNews to hire @MickMulvaney as a paid political pundit? Does it "serve the public"? I join @sarasidnerCNN, @TomRosenstiel & @DUANELOCAL12 as we discuss "Why Ethics Matter" in news. Wednesday 7pm ET. Register via @spj_tweets: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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