doi:10.7916/d8-12ep-nn31Oral history interview with U. J. Andrews, 1971Andrews, U. Joral historiesmixed materialJournalistsEditorsAfrican American pressNewspapers--CirculationNewspaper publishing--Economic aspects--United StatesAfrican Americans--Civil rightsSan Antonio (Tex.)Andrews, U. JAssociated Negro PressDenver postSan Antonio registerAndrews begins the interview by describing his childhood in Chicago from 1905-1918 and Colorado Springs from 1918-1922. He details his early experiences in journalism, maintaining the San Antonio Register, and the importance of the black press. Andrews also describes: his work with Claude Burnett’s Associated Negro Press (ANP) and the Western Ideal in Pueblo, Colorado; his irregular and covert writing for the Denver Post, which refused to publicly hire an African-American; his decision to travel South and to stay in San Antonio; the black community’s interest in black achievement; the limitations faced by black newspapers; and the misrepresentation of black people by the white media. Andrews chronicles the circulation and staff numbers of the San Antonio Register over the years, as well as the broader goals of the paper to facilitate social change and provide resources to the black community. Finally, he discusses a need for the ANP and more politically-trained black journalists.