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A protest organized by a “British” offshoot of this organization led to the arrest and trial of the Mangrove Nine. A series of trials in New Haven convicted two members of this organization for the murder of Alex Rackley. The Young Patriots and the Young Lords formed a “Rainbow Coalition” with this organization in Chicago. Ronald Reagan signed the Mulford Act in part to combat this organization’s practice of “copwatching.” As part of its “Serve the People” programs, this organization provided free breakfast to children in the Oakland area. For 10 points, Huey Newton and Fred Hampton were members of what African-American political organization? ■END■
ANSWER: Black Panther Party [or Black Panthers; accept British Black Panthers]
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Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern California | US | 4 | 100% | 0% | 64.75 |
| Southern California | US | 7 | 100% | 14% | 71.14 |
| Eastern Canada (1) | US | 5 | 100% | 0% | 67.20 |
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 9 | 100% | 0% | 70.11 |
| Florida | US | 4 | 100% | 0% | 69.75 |
| Great Lakes | US | 11 | 100% | 9% | 60.82 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 100% | 0% | 67.78 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 78.00 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 100% | 0% | 63.56 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 2 | 100% | 0% | 77.50 |
| Midwest | US | 9 | 100% | 22% | 75.67 |
| North | US | 4 | 100% | 0% | 56.00 |
| Northeast | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 31.00 |
| Pacific | US | 8 | 100% | 13% | 73.00 |
| Southeast | US | 12 | 100% | 8% | 68.33 |
| Upstate NY | US | 5 | 100% | 0% | 73.80 |