This is an issue of The Chronicle, published May 13, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including civil rights, local governance, and community events in Fort Pierce, Florida. Key topics include the funeral of Dr. James Young, a respected physician and civic leader; the suspension hearing of Peter Cook, a sociology teacher accused of subversion during racial tensions at a local high school; and water use restrictions due to severe drought. The issue also reports on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s demands for racial equality in state employment and education, and outlines the efforts to secure a new community center. Editorials critique federal legal aid policies, and a variety of church news, business promotions, and social updates highlight the vibrancy of local African American life.