Timeline: 1967
July: The first issue of the newspaper, The Plain Truth: Serving the North End, was published. It scandalized the mainstream press of Champaign-Urbana for its aggressive tone and language. This Black alternative newspaper was published by community activist Roy Williams.
The Black Student Association was founded at the University of Illinois.
Martin Luther King Park was established in Urbana’s northeast adjacent to King School. Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., over the years it has expanded in acreage through a series adjacent land acquisitions. Since its beginnings, that park has been characterized by active neighbors and community involvement.
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