This is an issue of The Chronicle, published December 23, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on six Black policemen suing the City of Fort Pierce for $1 million over alleged racial discrimination. It also highlights the historic appointment of Commissioner Jackie Caynon, a Black man, as Mayor Pro Tem, and the swearing-in of Commissioners Carol Lait and Jim Forbes. Editorials discuss President Nixon's upcoming visit to China and reflect on the past year's challenges, while also emphasizing Black power and Black history. The paper concludes with Christmas greetings, community news, and lifestyle content including holiday recipes.

This is an issue of The Chronicle, published September, 2, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including racial tensions, civic accountability, and community leadership in Fort Pierce, Florida. Episcopal priest Father Richard Barry publicly challenges city commissioners to address systemic discrimination, particularly in employment and governance. Civil rights leader Charlie Frank Matthews is denied membership in the all-white Jaycees, raising allegations of racial bias. A proposed investigation into February's race-related unrest is rejected by city officials, despite community support. Other highlights include the upcoming visit of Bishop Michael Eldon, the first Black Bahamian consecrated in the Anglican Church, and local coverage of school integration, church events, and youth achievements. Editorials call for justice, equal opportunity, and city leadership reflective of its diverse population.

This is an issue of The Chronicle, published August 12, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including civil rights advocacy, youth justice concerns, and labor disputes in Fort Pierce and across Florida. Major stories include public outcry over the harsh sentencing of a 13-year-old Black youth, efforts by community leaders like Charlie Frank Matthews and Willie James Stockton to combat racial discrimination in city hiring, and Governor Reubin Askew’s judicial appointment of Florida’s first Black judge since Reconstruction. The edition also covers community events such as religious services, beauty industry conferences, and local sports tournaments. Editorials address systemic racism, federal desegregation policies, and local government accountability.

This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on January 8, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a black-white shoot-out in Sandersville, Georgia, with the SCLC dispatching Hosea Williams to address racial violence linked to historical oppression. The newspaper also covers an A.M.E. Laymen meeting discussing Christian discipline and human relations, and includes advertisements for men's apparel from Lams Dept. Store.