In early March of 1969 Black students officially stated there was no relationship between BUS and SDS. BUS, as was consistent with many Black Student Movements across the country, sought greater self-determination and attempted to unify and focus on the concerns of Black students, faculty and staff on and off campus. 

While BUS took an official stance that there were no ties with SDS, as can be seen in photos and articles, Black students were present at all SDS "Spring Offensive" rallies in April of 1969. Meanwhile BUS organized cultural and academic programs for "Think Week" including hosting Muhammad Ali, and Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka). 

The charges against SDS members led to arrests and a revocation of their charter on April 9, 1969. Still, many SDS students would attend the Asia Week program that very evening in the Music and Speech Recital Hall to voice their protest against the war in Vietnam.

On the day of April 16, 1969 the first "secret" disciplinary hearing of two of the SDS students suspended on April 8 was held. SDS students found out the secret location and leaked it to their supporters who arrived en masse to the Music and Speech building. The students, under the chants of "Open it up!" or "Shut it down!" forced their way into the building and demonstrated their feelings about the treatment of their arrested/suspended group members.

The arrests and revocation of the SDS charter led to a coalition of groups which formed as The Concerned Citizens of the Kent State University Community (3-C) to voice concerns over escalating tensions between administration and student groups. The group drew thousands to rallies in late April 1969 with many Black students in attendance and support of student self-determination.