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Answer to Question #1) d, Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded Chicago Defender on May 5, 1905.

Answer to Question #2) a, The Atlanta Daily World, Chicago Defender and Howard Hilltop are daily Black newspapers.

Answer to Question #3) d, Mitchellsville, MD, just outside of Washington, DC in Prince George's County is the wealthiest.

Answer to Question #4) a, Historical Black Press Foundation, over 400 Black newspapers/magazines, thousands of Black authors and media professionals.

Answer to Question #5) d, Six. For details visit http://www.blackpress.org

Answer to Question #6) c, Latina Magazine was purchased by Essence Communications, which along with Essence Magazine, Essence Music Festival, is owned by Time Warner in New York City, New York. For more information visit hispanicjournalists.com or purchase a copy of the forthcoming NUESTRO: Who's Who in Hispanic Media directory produced by the Historical Black Press Foundation.

Answer to Question #7) c, Cathy Hughes founded Lanham, MD-based Radio One, Inc. The company has announced plans to move it headquarters to a new building in Washington, DC in 2007.

Answer to Question #8) d, Robert Johnson of BET is a multi-billionaire along with ex-wife, Dr. Sheila Johnson. Both Johnson's now own a major sports team (Bob: Charlotte Bobcats and Washington Mystics).

Answer to Question #9) d, Narrowly, Atlanta Daily World was a daily newspaper before the Chicago Defender.

Answer to Question #10) a, Adult content sites easily outpace news sites. To learn more listen to our podcast interview "Black Media Uncut: Interview with Ms. Deja," an adult entertainer.

BONUS: The majority of those asked said that Media internet site should NOT be censored.

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