This is an issue of The Chronicle, published October 7, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including local citizens and officials successfully blocking an aquatic preserve extension in the St. Lucie River. The newspaper also covers a Fort Pierce School Board meeting addressing student demands at Fort Pierce Central High, including a Black history course and diverse student representation, and discusses new food stamp eligibility for students and the need for affordable housing. Editorials advocate for Black History Month and highlight the historical importance of the Black press. The issue also includes lifestyle tips, recipes, and local sports news.