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 (15[1])abandoned their business in this industry after the building was (*) destroyed during the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898. (10[1])Martin Delany co-created a business in this industry in Rochester that opposed slavery. A business in this industry called The Defender (10[1])often featured 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"]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ryan RosenbergNYU APrinceton6315
Olin BoseColumbiaJHU B8010
Aditya ShivaswamyJHU AMaryland10110

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