Question

Philip Alexander Bell used the slogan “Equality Under the Law” for a California business in this industry named for an elevator. Robert L. Vann led a business in this industry later acquired by Robert Sengstacke (“SEHNG-stack”), who created a national organization for them. A business in this industry owned by Robert S. Abbott began an annual “Bud Billiken Parade” in Chicago. Alex and Louis Manly abandoned their business in this industry after the building was (*) destroyed during the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898. Martin Delany co-created a business in this industry in Rochester that opposed slavery. (10[1])A business in this industry called The Defender often (10[2])featured (10[1])writing from Langston Hughes and reports from Ida B. Wells. For 10 points, name this industry which included Frederick Douglass’s weekly North Star. ■END■

ANSWER: African American newspapers [prompt on papers; prompt on "journalism" or "news"]
<Felix Wang, American History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Todd MaslykMichigan AMichigan B9310
David NeimanCarnegie MellonOhio State C10210
Andrew HarmsMichigan StatePittsburgh10210
Jacob GoodsonOhio State AOhio State B10310

Summary

2024 Penn Bowl Berkeley11/02/2024Y2100%0%0%89.00
2024 Penn Bowl CWRU11/02/2024Y4100%0%0%100.00
2024 Penn Bowl Chicago11/02/2024Y8100%0%13%103.50
2024 Penn Bowl Mainsite11/02/2024Y3100%33%0%81.33
2024 Penn Bowl Texas11/02/2024Y2100%0%0%93.50