In April of the spring quarter of 1970, BUS organizes another demonstration to focus on increasing the number and representation of Black students, faculty and staff at Kent State University 

Immediately following Nixon's April 30 announcement of the US invasion of Cambodia, BUS student leader Charles Eberhardt speaks to a rally organized by a group of history students calling themselves World Historians Opposed to Racism and Exploitation (WHORE) on May 1. Under Charles is the shovel students used to bury a copy of the US Constitution. Students agree to organize a mass student rally to call for a student strike on May 4.

Later in the afternoon on May 1, 1970, BUS holds a meeting to address Black students. In this meeting BUS leaders, advised by Dr. Edward Crosby, warn Black students to be careful about engaging in protests and interacting with law enforcement. BUS students talk about the April 29 shooting of 7 students on the campus of The Ohio State University and urge Black students to use an abundance of caution for fear of violent reprisal.

On Sunday May 3, BUS students talk to Ohio National Guard members on the Kent State University campus.

Even after issuing warnings to other Black students to avoid the protests and rallies, BUS members attend the rally of May 4, 1970 and come to the aid of their fellow wounded students.