doi:10.7916/d8-wxmp-cz89Oral history interview with J. Hugo Warren, 1971Warren, Hugooral historiesmixed materialNewspapers--CirculationNewspaper publishing--Economic aspects--United StatesJournalism--Social aspectsJournalistsAfrican Americans--Civil rightsAfrican American pressAfrican American journalistsPhiladelphia (Pa.)United States Race relationsWarren, HugoPittsburgh courierIn this interview conducted by Henry La Brie III, J. Hugo Warren recounts his early life history in rural Virginia and his career choices that led him to journalism. He discusses: the successes of the black press; the importance of studying the black press; how the societal role of the black press has changed since its creation; how the black press has factored into assimilation; and whether the black press will become part of the white establishment press. He also explains why he believes the black press was not created out of necessity, how the white press is representing minority news, and why it is important for everyone to read black newspapers. Additionally, Warren describes the financing and income of running a newspaper, how to retain talented black journalists, and the differences between the black press and white establishment press.