doi:10.7916/d8-qs06-g673Oral history interview with Charles Moore, 1971Moore, Charlesoral historiesmixed materialJournalistsAfrican Americans--Civil rightsNewspaper publishing--Economic aspects--United StatesJournalism--Political aspectsNewspapers--CirculationAfrican American pressAfrican American journalistsNew York (N.Y.)United States Race relationsMoore, CharlesColumbia University Alumni and alumnaeMoore begins this interview with a discussion of the mainstream media's ambivalence towards minority issues and how that led him to establish Third World Media. Moore outlines his strategy for the service, including its international expansion. Moore discusses: his education and professional background; the race riots in Cairo, Illinois; how the mainstream press can ease racial tensions; the absence of black presenters on network television; how black radio has not empowered black voters; and the financial- and personnel-related struggles facing the black press. He mentions black newspapers' community-building role and explains why black journalists should build relationships with other minority media. Moore explains the need for a strong minority media voice by demonstrating how Angela Davis was misrepresented by the white press.