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A 2019 exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum was titled for this woman’s slogan “nobody promised you tomorrow.” A 2017 David France documentary examines Victoria Cruz’s push to reopen the investigation into this woman’s 1992 murder, which was initially ruled a suicide by drowning in spite (-5[1])of testimony from her friend Randy Wicker. This woman modeled for Andy Warhol while part (15[1])of the Hot Peaches. During a confrontation, this woman shouted “I got my civil rights!” after throwing a (*) shot glass at a mirror. This so-called “Mayor of Christopher Street” co-founded STAR with Sylvia Rivera and named herself after a restaurant on 42nd street. A 1969 event in Greenwich Village supposedly began when this woman threw a brick (10[1])at a police officer. For 10 points, name this drag queen who served as the face of the Stonewall riot. ■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: Marsha P. Johnson [accept The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Vivian Maloufthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsThompson et al.44-5
Henry BonI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms5915
John ChenUBCCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!11610
Conor ThompsonThompson et al.throw away your cards, rally in the streets1370

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2024 ARGOS @ Brandeis03/22/2025Y3100%67%0%80.33
2024 ARGOS Online03/22/2025Y367%33%33%87.50