doi:10.7916/d8-ke1f-hr51Oral history interview with George McElroy, 1971McElroy, George Albert, 1922-2006oral historiesmixed materialJournalistsAfrican Americans--Civil rightsNewspaper publishing--Economic aspects--United StatesJournalism--Political aspectsJournalism--Social aspectsAdvertising--NewspapersAfrican American pressAfrican American journalistsHouston (Tex.)United States Race relationsMcElroy, George Albert, 1922-2006Houston PostAt the beginning of this interview, McElroy notes challenges for the black press, such as the small pool of experienced editors and publishers, lack of advertising, and unsatisfactory salaries. Discussing the outsourcing of the assembly of a newspaper, McElroy notes the importance of having a physical place where a paper is published. He discusses: the impact of white ownership of a black newspaper; the past successes of the black press; the social engagement of black papers at the time of the interview; the white readership of black papers; and the importance of the editorial page. The interview concludes with McElroy's thoughts on the political role of the black press and about the difference between black newspapers in the North and South.