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 (15[1])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 (10[1])called The Defender 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]
<Felix Wang, American History>
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Graham TroyUNC BDuke A6915
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2024 Penn Bowl Florida10/26/2024Y2100%0%0%101.50
2024 Penn Bowl Harvard10/26/2024Y4100%0%0%96.50
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