black history month Crossword Puzzles
BLACK @ JACK JUNETEENTH CROSSWORD 2025-06-12
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- The spirit shown by enslaved people, abolitionists, and freedom fighters
- A cultural aesthetic blending Black culture, history, and technology—seen in Juneteenth art
- The ability to rise through injustice and thrive—central to Black history and Juneteenth
- Hit TV show that aired a powerful Juneteenth episode in 2017
- The act or process of being set free; key term in Juneteenth's history
- The defiant emotion celebrated through Black culture and Juneteenth pride
- The core value celebrated on Juneteenth and symbolized in the Juneteenth flag
- Classic novel by Toni Morrison about slavery’s lingering trauma
- Act Law fighting discrimination against natural Black hairstyles
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities, celebrating Black education and advancement
- Party founded in 1966 to protect Black neighborhoods and empower communities
- The symbolic color of Juneteenth food and drink, representing resilience and sacrifice
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- Another name for Juneteenth; also means celebration or rejoicing
- Civil rights icon who reminded us that "the future belongs to those who prepare for it today"
- The holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States
- Artist and activist who sang "Don't Touch My Hair"—a cultural anthem
- Texas city where Juneteenth originated in 1865
- Every Voice Often called the Black National Anthem, sung in Juneteenth celebrations
- Gay civil rights strategist and key organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington
- Poet of the Harlem Renaissance who asked, “What happens to a dream deferred?”
- What formerly enslaved people celebrated on June 19, 1865
- A word that encompasses the rich heritage, creativity, and identity of the Black experience
22 Clues: Texas city where Juneteenth originated in 1865 • What formerly enslaved people celebrated on June 19, 1865 • Hit TV show that aired a powerful Juneteenth episode in 2017 • Classic novel by Toni Morrison about slavery’s lingering trauma • Another name for Juneteenth; also means celebration or rejoicing • ...
Black History Month Puzzle 2021-03-03
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- A movement against coloured racism
- No killing
- The first afro- american to go to an all white school
- the person who said the i have a dream speech
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- The first afro-american to sit in the all white area in a movie theatre
- The person who didn't leave her spot on a bus for a white person
- Black history month
- A historic thing that is celebrated on the second month of every year
8 Clues: No killing • Black history month • A movement against coloured racism • the person who said the i have a dream speech • The first afro- american to go to an all white school • The person who didn't leave her spot on a bus for a white person • A historic thing that is celebrated on the second month of every year • ...
Altus Crossword 2020-02-18
7 Clues: Altus HQ location • Altus Group's Month of ____________ • The name of the Altus Group intranet • Diversity and _________________ Committee • Research, ____________ & Advisory (Hint: RVA) • An acronym used to describe the Asia Pacific region • What month is Black History Month celebrated in North America?
Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-13
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- 1st Black citizen to hold high rank in the U.S, government.
- Changed the world for many African American baseball players
- 1st slave who sued his master for freedom in a court of law.
- Helped people escape slavery through the underground railroad.
- Who was the 44th President of the United States?
- 1st African American to play major league Baseball in the U.S.
- African American track star 1st person to win 4 medals in a single Olympics.
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- Name the famous MLK speech
- American diplomat & political scientist who is the current director of the Hoover Institution at Sanford University
- George Washington Carver is recognized as the father of the ____ industry.
- She refused to vacate her seat on a bus in Montgomery, AL
- The first president and principal developer of_______ University. And the most influential spokesman for Black Americans between 1895 and 1915
12 Clues: Name the famous MLK speech • Who was the 44th President of the United States? • She refused to vacate her seat on a bus in Montgomery, AL • 1st Black citizen to hold high rank in the U.S, government. • Changed the world for many African American baseball players • 1st slave who sued his master for freedom in a court of law. • ...
Black History Month in Canada 2025-02-21
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- A famous jazz pianist and composer from Montreal, known for his unique boogie-woogie style.
- This activist and lawyer fought for human rights and was the first Black judge in Canada.
- The first Black woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada.
- The first Black hockey player in the NHL.
- A famous Black Canadian poet and writer, known for his poem “Harlem.”
- A legendary sprinter who won gold at the 1996 Olympics in the 100m race.
- This Canadian singer and songwriter gained international fame with her hit song "Where Do We Go from Here."
- This activist co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in Canada.
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- Clarke A Canadian spoken-word artist, author, and educator who writes about Black identity and social justice.
- She became Canada’s first Black female Lieutenant Governor, representing Ontario.
- This Canadian civil rights icon refused to leave a whites-only section of a Nova Scotia theatre in 1946.
11 Clues: The first Black hockey player in the NHL. • The first Black woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada. • This activist co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in Canada. • A famous Black Canadian poet and writer, known for his poem “Harlem.” • A legendary sprinter who won gold at the 1996 Olympics in the 100m race. • ...
Black History Month Facts 2022-01-25
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- Opposite of north
- Separating Blacks and whites
- Someone who had a dream
- The first black athlete to play major league baseball
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- Led Hundreds of people to freedom through the underground railroad
- The war between the north and the south
- Human rights activist and an American Muslim minister
- The first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard
8 Clues: Opposite of north • Someone who had a dream • Separating Blacks and whites • The war between the north and the south • Human rights activist and an American Muslim minister • The first black athlete to play major league baseball • The first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard • Led Hundreds of people to freedom through the underground railroad
Black History Month Facts 2022-01-25
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- Opposite of north
- Separating Blacks and whites
- Someone who had a dream
- The first black athlete to play major league baseball
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- Led Hundreds of people to freedom through the underground railroad
- The war between the north and the south
- Human rights activist and an American Muslim minister
- The first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard
8 Clues: Opposite of north • Someone who had a dream • Separating Blacks and whites • The war between the north and the south • Human rights activist and an American Muslim minister • The first black athlete to play major league baseball • The first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard • Led Hundreds of people to freedom through the underground railroad
Black History Month Crossword 2k15: Giveaway Edition 2015-01-28
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- In 2001, he became the first black Secretary of State.
- In 1921, she became America's first black female licensed pilot.
- In 1864, she became the first black woman to become a physician in the United States.
- In 1934 she became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture.
- She was the first black woman to gain critical acclaim for her science fiction novels.
- Jemison: In 1992, she became the first black female astronaut.
- This Thomasville native was the first black graduate of West Point in 1877.
- He was the first black Arctic explorer in 1909.
- Not only was she a jazz singer, but she was also a civil rights activist in the 1960s.
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- Author of the novel "Invisible Man."
- He was the first black person to win an Academy Award of Best Actor in 1964.
- He wrote the novel "Roots," which was turned into a TV miniseries in 1977.
- In 2014, she became the first black female director nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
- In 1967, he became the first black Supreme Court Justice.
- In 1947, this Cairo, GA native was the first black Major League baseball player in the modern era.
- A native of Thomasville, this FSU football player won the Heisman Trophy in 1993.
- She was a world renowned jazz singer whose style continues to influence singers today.
- This famous poet, actress, singer, and orator died last year at the age of 86.
- In 2008, he became the first black President of the United States. He won re-election in 2012.
- In 2004, she became the world's only black billionaire.
20 Clues: Author of the novel "Invisible Man." • He was the first black Arctic explorer in 1909. • In 2001, he became the first black Secretary of State. • In 2004, she became the world's only black billionaire. • In 1967, he became the first black Supreme Court Justice. • Jemison: In 1992, she became the first black female astronaut. • ...
Quarter 3 Crossword 2022-03-02
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- a tool used to apply ink to a printing plate
- a color scheme that includes tints and shades of one color
- red, yellow, blue
- orange, purple, green
- when something is not the same on the right side as it is on the left side
- color scheme that includes three colors next to each other on the color wheel
- adding black to a color will create a _____________
- green's complement
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- this artist was known for colorful portraits that put Black people in a position of power
- adding white to a color will create a _______________
- symmetry where one half of the object reflects the other half of the object
- blue's complement
- Black history month
- symmetry around a central axis
- how or where things are placed on the page
- yellow's complement
- design in which lines, shapes, forms, or colors are repeated
17 Clues: blue's complement • red, yellow, blue • green's complement • Black history month • yellow's complement • orange, purple, green • symmetry around a central axis • how or where things are placed on the page • a tool used to apply ink to a printing plate • adding black to a color will create a _____________ • adding white to a color will create a _______________ • ...
Young Scholars Bulletin Board Crossword 2025-02-27
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- Helped Black teachers get fair pay for their work
- First woman and Black person to run for president
- Historian who helped start Black History Month
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- Started organizing the famous March on Washington in 1941
- Went to India to study nonviolent resistance
- First woman president of American Teachers Association
- Helped the Cardinals win 2 World Series
- Started the Action for Boston Community Development
- Fought for workers' rights in Las Vegas
9 Clues: Helped the Cardinals win 2 World Series • Fought for workers' rights in Las Vegas • Went to India to study nonviolent resistance • Historian who helped start Black History Month • Helped Black teachers get fair pay for their work • First woman and Black person to run for president • Started the Action for Boston Community Development • ...
Black History Month Vocabulary 2024-02-25
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- a form of protest when people refuse to do something or go somewhere
- when things are the same; being treated the same
- when people are kept apart
- an action protected by laws that are given to people just for being a human or citizen
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- to have the right to do and say what you would like; the gift of free will
- to get rid of something completely
- an event or action where people gather together to share their opinion about something and demand a change
- when people are joined together
8 Clues: when people are kept apart • when people are joined together • to get rid of something completely • when things are the same; being treated the same • a form of protest when people refuse to do something or go somewhere • to have the right to do and say what you would like; the gift of free will • ...
Black History Month 2025 2025-02-25
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- This person’s name is of a major city in the United Kingdom, and they are the first Black woman to be elected mayor.
- This baseball player is known for hitting home runs, but also has the most walks of all time.
- This person played a huge role in the civil rights movement and is a prominent member of the Black Panther Party. She is also an author and powerful advocate for women’s rights.
- This politician loves cooking and was born and raised in the Bay Area.
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- This NBA player won 11 championships, including a run of 8 straight.
- This person is the youngest director to direct a movie for Marvel.
- This talented “crooner”, who made her mark on jazz, R & B, Gospel, rock, and soul, began singing Doo Wop; President and Michele Obama danced to her most famous song at his inauguration.
- This artist studied ballet and dance, and was the first rapper to have a wax figure created in Madame Tussauds museum in Las Vegas.
8 Clues: This person is the youngest director to direct a movie for Marvel. • This NBA player won 11 championships, including a run of 8 straight. • This politician loves cooking and was born and raised in the Bay Area. • This baseball player is known for hitting home runs, but also has the most walks of all time. • ...
Black History Month Vocab 2025-03-03
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- Vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause
- The act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding
- All people in the world
- Something you feel strongly about and love
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- Separation of an ethnic, racial, religious, or other minority group from dominant majority
- To honor and show love for something
- An act or instance of combining into an integral whole
- The way in which a group or individual is portrayed
8 Clues: All people in the world • To honor and show love for something • Something you feel strongly about and love • The way in which a group or individual is portrayed • An act or instance of combining into an integral whole • The act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding • Vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause • ...
Activism & Black History Month 2025-02-05
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- a set of rights that protect individuals from discrimination and ensure they can participate in society
- An artist who paints portraits of people of color
- An annual month that honors all black people from all periods of history.
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- A famous quote from Martin Luther King Jr.
- Someone who fights for political or social rights
- Black History Month is celebrated in February to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
- The nickname of the US president who signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863
7 Clues: A famous quote from Martin Luther King Jr. • Someone who fights for political or social rights • An artist who paints portraits of people of color • An annual month that honors all black people from all periods of history. • The nickname of the US president who signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 • ...
Newspaper 3 2023-02-03
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- What's the most popular outdoor game?
- What sport is the superbowl?
- What holiday was named after an animal?
- Who's the most popular superhero?
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- What day was Valentines Rock?
- Who is the most popular super villain?
- What month does black history month start?
- What holiday is on Feb. 14?
- What is the worlds most popular vegetable?
9 Clues: What holiday is on Feb. 14? • What sport is the superbowl? • What day was Valentines Rock? • Who's the most popular superhero? • What's the most popular outdoor game? • Who is the most popular super villain? • What holiday was named after an animal? • What month does black history month start? • What is the worlds most popular vegetable?
Black History Month Puzzle By EL - Black Inventors 2022-02-16
14 Clues: Hot Comb • Laserphaco • Feed Device • Traffic Light • Peanut products • Street Letter Box • Induction Telegraph • Home security system • Automatic Transmission • Automatic Elevator Doors • Improved the ironing board • Evaporative Air Conditioner • Automatic Lubricating Device • Automatic Railroad Car Coupler
Black History Month Puzzle By EL - Black Inventors 2022-02-16
14 Clues: Hot Comb • Laserphaco • Traffic Light • Feeding Device • Peanut products • Street Letter Box • Induction Telegraph • Home security system • Automatic Transmission • Automatic Elevator Doors • Improved the ironing board • Evaporative Air Conditioner • Automatic Lubricating Device • Automatic Railroad Car Coupler
black history 2021-01-29
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- Object frequently thrown in George Herriman's "Krazy Kat" comic strips
- Elmer Stoner historical promo comic on John Henry, who competed against steam-powered drill.
- Nonprofit Fellowship of Reconciliation distributed a comic in 1957 about this city's 1955 bus boycott and featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.
- "______ I'm Coming From" by Barbara Brandon-Croft is the first syndicated comic strip by a Black woman cartoonist to appear in mainstream newspapers.
- Ava DuVernay will direct the film adaptation of this Jack Kirby comic for DC that features the worlds New Genesis and Apokolips.
- Afua Richardson drew the art of the fictional comic Orithya ____ featured in Lovecraft Country.
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- Showrunner of supernatural series Lovecraft Country.
- Black-owned comic book and media company behind Icon, Static Shock, and Blood Syndicate.
- In 1948, cartoonist Alvin Hollingsworth published a comic book about the rise of this iconic singer, Civil Rights activist, and star of the musical film classic Stormy Weather.
- X-Men's weather goddess.
- Daisy L. Scott is the first known Black woman cartoonist whose editorial cartoons appeared from 1920–1921 in this Oklahoma city's Black-owned newspaper until the newspaper's building was burned down during the city's race massacre.
- Harlem Renaissance poet Langston ________ called Brumsic Brandon, Jr.'s self-published "Some of My Best Friends," a 24-page book of social commentary cartoons, "the MOST."
12 Clues: X-Men's weather goddess. • Showrunner of supernatural series Lovecraft Country. • Object frequently thrown in George Herriman's "Krazy Kat" comic strips • Black-owned comic book and media company behind Icon, Static Shock, and Blood Syndicate. • Elmer Stoner historical promo comic on John Henry, who competed against steam-powered drill. • ...
black history 2021-01-29
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- Afua Richardson drew the art of the fictional comic Orithya ____ featured in Lovecraft Country.
- Showrunner of supernatural series Lovecraft Country.
- Black-owned comic book and media company behind Icon, Static Shock, and Blood Syndicate.
- Nonprofit Fellowship of Reconciliation distributed a comic in 1957 about this city's 1955 bus boycott and featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.
- X-Men's weather goddess.
- In 1948, cartoonist Alvin Hollingsworth published a comic book about the rise of this iconic singer, Civil Rights activist, and star of the musical film classic Stormy Weather.
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- Harlem Renaissance poet Langston ________ called Brumsic Brandon, Jr.'s self-published "Some of My Best Friends," a 24-page book of social commentary cartoons, "the MOST."
- Object frequently thrown in George Herriman's "Krazy Kat" comic strips
- In 1951, illustrator and artist Robert Pious painted the portrait of this Underground Railroad (s)hero, a painting that currently resides in the National Portrait Gallery.
- Ava DuVernay will direct the film adaptation of this Jack Kirby comic for DC that features the worlds New Genesis and Apokolips.
- "______ I'm Coming From" by Barbara Brandon-Croft is the first syndicated comic strip by a Black woman cartoonist to appear in mainstream newspapers.
- Daisy L. Scott is the first known Black woman cartoonist whose editorial cartoons appeared from 1920–1921 in this Oklahoma city's Black-owned newspaper until the newspaper's building was burned down during the city's race massacre.
12 Clues: X-Men's weather goddess. • Showrunner of supernatural series Lovecraft Country. • Object frequently thrown in George Herriman's "Krazy Kat" comic strips • Black-owned comic book and media company behind Icon, Static Shock, and Blood Syndicate. • Afua Richardson drew the art of the fictional comic Orithya ____ featured in Lovecraft Country. • ...
Black History 2019-02-09
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- Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Senator?
- Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?
- Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner?
- Who was the only African American among the original NAACP executives?
- Who was the first African American to serve as a US Supreme Court Justice?
- Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
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- With the 15th Amendment ratification in 1870, What did African Americans gain in the United States?
- Who is considered the "Father of Black History"?
- Who became the first African American to graduate from Harvard University?
- Where was the first sit-in at a segregated lunch counter?
- Who was the first African American to perform at the White House?
- Who broke three track and field World Records in 45 minutes at Ohio State?
12 Clues: Who is considered the "Father of Black History"? • Where was the first sit-in at a segregated lunch counter? • Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award? • Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner? • Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Senator? • Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player? • ...
Black History 2019-02-05
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- to be free from conflict and disturbance
- a culture and religion
- something that may be inherited
- including in consideration
- something that has to do with your religion and beliefs
- to take a stand for equality
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- something that has been passed down from your ancestors
- to assume something of someone by their race or the colour of their skin
- to not be equal with other things/people
- to be free to do what you want to do
- a shortage of fairness and justice
- favouring one thing more than another
12 Clues: a culture and religion • including in consideration • to take a stand for equality • something that may be inherited • a shortage of fairness and justice • to be free to do what you want to do • favouring one thing more than another • to be free from conflict and disturbance • to not be equal with other things/people • something that has been passed down from your ancestors • ...
black history 2019-02-05
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- making fun of your opposite race
- someone who lives in Africa
- nothing is equal
- someone did something that you can remember
- to support the opposite race
- you move a part of you body(e.g she was running)
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- a group of people who belive in the same thing
- you want to have a calm place to live
- somebody does before you to show you how its done
- every year on a specific day you celebrate something
- somebody looks up to you
- something that may be inherited
12 Clues: nothing is equal • somebody looks up to you • someone who lives in Africa • to support the opposite race • something that may be inherited • making fun of your opposite race • you want to have a calm place to live • someone did something that you can remember • a group of people who belive in the same thing • you move a part of you body(e.g she was running) • ...
BLACK HISTORY 2024-01-27
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- muslim minister that fought against inequality by "any means necessary"
- spoke peace against the riots in every city toured
- protected his mom against a policeman and later became a congressman of Georgia
- female Moses freed many slaves to the North
- white spy that fought against inequality towards Blacks and blew the whistle on biggest massacre
- 1st pilots in flight to aid in victory of WWII
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- writer, singer, dancer, poet, actress, philanthropist, who gave the inaugural speech for President Clinton
- won equality for rights on the bus because she was too tired to get up
- innocent boy accused of flirting with a white woman and killed for it
- the interracial couple that went against the state of Virginia to stay together
- 1st Olympian to win 5 gold medals in a single competition (track star)
- 1st tennis player to win all 3 World Cups
12 Clues: 1st tennis player to win all 3 World Cups • female Moses freed many slaves to the North • 1st pilots in flight to aid in victory of WWII • spoke peace against the riots in every city toured • innocent boy accused of flirting with a white woman and killed for it • won equality for rights on the bus because she was too tired to get up • ...
black history 2023-04-11
12 Clues: lois • croix • citoyen • discours • fouetter • l'esclavage • piste/chemin • propriétaire • chemin de fer • cagoule/capuche • effrayer/faire peur • tandis que / alors que
Black History Month Puzzle By EL - Black Inventors 2022-02-16
14 Clues: Hot Comb • Laserphaco • Traffic Light • Feeding Device • Peanut products • Street Letter Box • Induction Telegraph • Home security system • Automatic Transmission • Automatic Elevator Doors • Improved the ironing board • Evaporative Air Conditioner • Automatic Lubricating Device • Automatic Railroad Car Coupler
Sunrun EOps Crossword | February 2023 2023-02-28
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- The S in ESPP
- Sunrun safety goal ___ for 2023
- The C in FIC
- Full ____, which is the League competition
- Brightpath is sometimes also known as ______
- Tesla battery
- ____ Day - Romantic holiday in February
- Sunrun is entering a new era of energy _____
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- "We ____ homes right the first time, every time!"
- The P in SOP
- At Sunrun, we start with ______
- Don't forget to stretch and ____!
- The module lift device used for installers
- NEM is Net Energy ______
- February is known as ___ History Month
15 Clues: The P in SOP • The C in FIC • The S in ESPP • Tesla battery • NEM is Net Energy ______ • At Sunrun, we start with ______ • Sunrun safety goal ___ for 2023 • Don't forget to stretch and ____! • February is known as ___ History Month • ____ Day - Romantic holiday in February • The module lift device used for installers • Full ____, which is the League competition • ...
Ethan's Weekly Crossword 2021-12-01
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- Covid-19 variant
- U-shaped curve
- biggest use of water in a household
- Best actor in a play 2018 Tony Awards
- Manchester United Mascot
- black history month
- alternative spelling of jail
- rice shaped pasta
- World's Largest Seed Company
- cell splits into two identical cells
- tallest mountain in Colorado
- group of owls
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- Oklahoma city pro sport team
- a range of investments
- top car exporter
- Top of the Capitol Building
- dots on a computer screen
- largest sequoia
- ____ around the bush
- alternative words
- naughty list
- third book in teen vampire series
- controls light that enters the eye
23 Clues: naughty list • group of owls • U-shaped curve • largest sequoia • Covid-19 variant • top car exporter • alternative words • rice shaped pasta • black history month • ____ around the bush • a range of investments • Manchester United Mascot • dots on a computer screen • Top of the Capitol Building • Oklahoma city pro sport team • alternative spelling of jail • World's Largest Seed Company • ...
Black history 2024-01-24
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- nickname for darker skin
- Religion that white people tried to teach blacks
- people who hate people who aren't like them
- actively fights slavery
- first black president of USA
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- black person who made the "I have a dream" speech
- people who like people like them
- Famous black woman who was a conductor on the underground railroad
- People who where in the Americas before settlers arrived
- person from England
- against racism
- What the people called African American
12 Clues: against racism • person from England • actively fights slavery • nickname for darker skin • first black president of USA • people who like people like them • What the people called African American • people who hate people who aren't like them • Religion that white people tried to teach blacks • black person who made the "I have a dream" speech • ...
Stephen Hawking Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-30
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- name of computer he made with friends at age 14
- President who awarded Hawking The Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Name of major scientific discovery related to black holes
- Stephen Hawking's fatal disease
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- Number of books he wrote with his daughter
- Hawking's Middle name
- Force that pulls everything towards Earth
- Month Hawking was born
- Day of the month Hawking was born
- Stephen Hawking's book: A Brief _______ of Time
10 Clues: Hawking's Middle name • Month Hawking was born • Stephen Hawking's fatal disease • Day of the month Hawking was born • Force that pulls everything towards Earth • Number of books he wrote with his daughter • name of computer he made with friends at age 14 • Stephen Hawking's book: A Brief _______ of Time • Name of major scientific discovery related to black holes • ...
Black History 2019-02-05
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- a state of being diverse
- a lack of equality
- an act of abolishing a system
- a chance to do things
- a different belief
- physical hurting someone
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- being mean to other cultures
- what is another word for separate?
- to keep celebrating because for there belief/culture
- the rights to speak or act
- to get revenge on each other
- another word for a lack of fairness
12 Clues: a lack of equality • a different belief • a chance to do things • a state of being diverse • physical hurting someone • the rights to speak or act • being mean to other cultures • to get revenge on each other • an act of abolishing a system • what is another word for separate? • another word for a lack of fairness • to keep celebrating because for there belief/culture
BLACK HISTORY 2015-01-28
12 Clues: to stop • to be free • equal rights • to be hateful • dislike someone • against slavery • a leader of slaves • to separate someone • a person who helped slaves • a person in control of you • someone who ran from the law • a place to escape for slaves
Black History 2023-02-06
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- Disputes - When people or countries fight over who owns an area of land.
- - To give control of (something) to another person, group, government, etc
- - something, typically money, that is owed or due
- - Extending the nation beyond its existing borders; to make larger
- - People wanting different things reach an agreement by both giving up something they originally wanted
- or Acquire - The process of learning or getting something
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- - to be made part of a political whole (adding land to another country).
- of 1850 – agreement in the Congress that decided how states were admitted to the Union; made California a free state and changed Texas boundaries (Texas sold western and northern lands above the Missouri Compromise line to the U.S. for $10 million).
- of Guadalupe Hidalgo – (1848) peace treaty that ended the Mexican War, set the Rio Grande river as the national border, gave lands from Texas to the Pacific ocean to the United States and caused westward expansion conflicts over slavery in the U.S.
- - A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
- Annexation - when the Republic of Texas agreed to join the United States in 1845 as the 28th state in the Union. The annexation caused tension in Mexico because they feared the United States would take over all of Mexico.
- Destiny - An 1800s belief that Americans had the right to expand, or spread, across the continent.
- - Mexican War – (1846-1848) the war between the United States and Mexico that was the direct result of Texas annexation. The United States won the war gaining California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado from Mexico as a result of the war.
13 Clues: - something, typically money, that is owed or due • or Acquire - The process of learning or getting something • - Extending the nation beyond its existing borders; to make larger • - to be made part of a political whole (adding land to another country). • Disputes - When people or countries fight over who owns an area of land. • ...
black history 2024-03-26
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- enslave spoke out against injustice
- to give up her seat
- black female in congress
- ‘good trouble’ to fight for civil rights
- wiz started high school when she was 10 years old
- american pilot that helped the united states to victory
- Rights leader
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- 1863 enslaved people.
- that nurtured land and minds
- woman self-made millionaire
- for the Underground Railroad. She was also a spy.
- Jackson, King of
- the first black Supreme Court justice changed children’s lives
13 Clues: Rights leader • Jackson, King of • to give up her seat • 1863 enslaved people. • black female in congress • woman self-made millionaire • that nurtured land and minds • enslave spoke out against injustice • ‘good trouble’ to fight for civil rights • for the Underground Railroad. She was also a spy. • wiz started high school when she was 10 years old • ...
Week 4 2025-03-26
7 Clues: Mia, Emma, Beth, Sheila • Yearbook, PALS, FAA, DECA • Subway, Drive, Bike, Walk • English, Math, Geography, History • Navy, Forest Green, Burgundy, White • UFA idol, Black History Month, Holiday, Unplugged • Community of Learners, Spirit of Inquiry, Democracy, Social Justice
Wildcat 7 2020-11-16
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- Restaurant chain that discriminated against migrants
- Where a black Wobblie met black people in St Paul's
- What did BAME Wobblies do to the website to celebrate Black History Month?
- Last name of a famous Wobblie singer
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- Common term of endearing farewell amongst Wobblies
- Where IWW Longshoremen caused trouble for the bosses
- The virus that's disproportionally affecting BAME communities
- First name of a black Wobblie
8 Clues: First name of a black Wobblie • Last name of a famous Wobblie singer • Common term of endearing farewell amongst Wobblies • Where a black Wobblie met black people in St Paul's • Restaurant chain that discriminated against migrants • Where IWW Longshoremen caused trouble for the bosses • The virus that's disproportionally affecting BAME communities • ...
February 2020-01-25
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- music awards
- time for a jump
- Chinese New Year is the what new year
- parades and fun before Ash Wednesday
- February is blank history month
- celebration of renewal and hope
- annual science event at NM Tech
- purple birthstones
- great emancipator
- where farmers sell produce
- bees make this (another name for sweetie)
- mythical son of Aphrodite
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- wear to a spring tea
- big football game
- a box of
- Punxsutawney Phil, for one
- shoots invisible arrows
- 2020 is year of the
- was a saint
- Japanese farewell
- on February 9 it is called a
- given on Valentine's Day
22 Clues: a box of • was a saint • music awards • time for a jump • big football game • Japanese farewell • great emancipator • purple birthstones • 2020 is year of the • wear to a spring tea • shoots invisible arrows • given on Valentine's Day • mythical son of Aphrodite • Punxsutawney Phil, for one • where farmers sell produce • on February 9 it is called a • February is blank history month • ...
February 2020-01-25
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- mythical son of Aphrodite
- shoots invisible arrows
- time for a jump
- a box of
- great emancipator
- purple birthstones
- Chinese New Year is the what new year
- given on Valentine's Day
- Japanese farewell
- where farmers sell produce
- bees make this (another name for sweetie)
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- celebration of renewal and hope
- big football game
- was a saint
- February is blank history month
- Punxsutawney Phil, for one
- 2020 is year of the
- parades and fun before Ash Wednesday
- annual science event at NM Tech
- on February 9 it is called a
- music awards
- wear to a spring tea
22 Clues: a box of • was a saint • music awards • time for a jump • big football game • great emancipator • Japanese farewell • purple birthstones • 2020 is year of the • wear to a spring tea • shoots invisible arrows • given on Valentine's Day • mythical son of Aphrodite • Punxsutawney Phil, for one • where farmers sell produce • on February 9 it is called a • celebration of renewal and hope • ...
Diverse answers, challenging puzzles 2015-02-20
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- tax that states may raise
- Illegal in Indiana
- Kayla _____ american hostage
- Sea where boats sank
- Monkey used to test heart therapy
- Kevin Smith movie
- Illegal in Virgina
- replaces grey matter in pot smokers
- Edward ______ Bouchet
- _____ Hughes
- ____ Goto, japanese hostage
- speaks multiple languages
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- VP of Student ______
- _____ Heart Institute
- Sally ride, first female _____
- Antonio Zambrano-______
- ______ of old Russia
- Income _____
- 600 _____ deficient bridges in Jersey
- thrown at police
- Author of "Capital in the 21st Century"
- Libyan survivors ferried to _______
- Engineering & ______ department
- ____ history month
- Utah Gov. Garry _____
- open ____ policy
- abbreviation for terrorist group
27 Clues: Income _____ • _____ Hughes • thrown at police • open ____ policy • Kevin Smith movie • Illegal in Indiana • Illegal in Virgina • ____ history month • VP of Student ______ • ______ of old Russia • Sea where boats sank • _____ Heart Institute • Utah Gov. Garry _____ • Edward ______ Bouchet • Antonio Zambrano-______ • tax that states may raise • speaks multiple languages • ____ Goto, japanese hostage • ...
Black History Month #1 Do You Know 2023-02-03
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- 1st Black woman elected to congress; ran for President in 1972
- Civil War hero, pilot aboard the Planter, elected to the House of Representatives
- folk artist known for her storytelling quilts
- teenager who refused to give up her seat on a bus 9 months before Rosa Parks
- Civil Rights activist that served in the House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th district
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- started celebration of Black history in February, which became Black History Month
- first African American and Indigenous woman to earn a pilot's license
- journalist and activist; fought for a woman's right to vote
8 Clues: folk artist known for her storytelling quilts • journalist and activist; fought for a woman's right to vote • 1st Black woman elected to congress; ran for President in 1972 • first African American and Indigenous woman to earn a pilot's license • teenager who refused to give up her seat on a bus 9 months before Rosa Parks • ...
Black History Month Puzzle By EL - Black Inventors 2022-02-16
14 Clues: Hot Comb • Laserphaco • Traffic Light • Feeding Device • Peanut products • Street Letter Box • Induction Telegraph • Home security system • Automatic Transmission • Automatic Elevator Doors • Improved the ironing board • Evaporative Air Conditioner • Automatic Lubricating Device • Automatic Railroad Car Coupler
Women's History Month 2025-03-12
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- Young basketball prodigy making waves with skill and basketball IQ.
- Tennis superstar with unmatched athleticism and remarkable accomplishments.
- Record-breaking gymnast redefining athleticism and pushing boundaries.
- Phenom in women's basketball showcasing incredible talent and leadership.
- Trailblazing NBA coach shattering gender barriers in a male-dominated field.
- Legendary coach in women's basketball, known for her relentless drive and dedication.
- Softball pioneer and role model for aspiring female athletes.
- Basketball legend and advocate for women's sports and empowerment.
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- Rising star in softball with exceptional pitching abilities.
- Groundbreaking race car driver challenging stereotypes in motorsports.
- Trailblazing figure skater breaking barriers in a predominantly white sport.
- Multi-talented artist consistently reinventing the music industry.
- Symbol of resilience and hope, her diary remains a timeless testament to the human spirit.
- Influential advocate for education, health, and social issues.
- Iconic Supreme Court Justice known for championing gender equality and civil rights.
- Inspirational political leader and first female Prime Minister of Israel.
- Record-breaking swimmer dominating the pool with her unmatched skill.
- Innovative entrepreneur disrupting industries with her visionary approach.
18 Clues: Rising star in softball with exceptional pitching abilities. • Softball pioneer and role model for aspiring female athletes. • Influential advocate for education, health, and social issues. • Multi-talented artist consistently reinventing the music industry. • Basketball legend and advocate for women's sports and empowerment. • ...
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2022-03-10
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- PART OF A SISTER DUO PRO TENNIS PLAYER
- MEMBER OF “THE SQUAD” IN WASHINGTON D.C.
- INSTRUMENTAL IN RUNNING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
- CHAMPION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
- 1960'S FEMINIST
- MOTHER TERESA
- POPULAR TALK SHOW HOST
- AKA SASHA FIERCE
- MEXICAN ARTIST WHO SUFFERED A SPINAL INJURY
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- FIRST LADY MARRIED TO OBAMA
- DISCOVERY BY MARIE CURIE
- EARHART
- QUEEN OF ENGLAND
- AUTHOR OF THE BLUEST EYES
- CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
- FRENCH DESIGNER
- JENNY FROM THE BLOCK
- NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER
18 Clues: EARHART • MOTHER TERESA • 1960'S FEMINIST • FRENCH DESIGNER • QUEEN OF ENGLAND • AKA SASHA FIERCE • JENNY FROM THE BLOCK • POPULAR TALK SHOW HOST • DISCOVERY BY MARIE CURIE • NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER • AUTHOR OF THE BLUEST EYES • FIRST LADY MARRIED TO OBAMA • PART OF A SISTER DUO PRO TENNIS PLAYER • MEMBER OF “THE SQUAD” IN WASHINGTON D.C. • CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES • ...
womens history month 2025-03-13
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- first jewish woman on the supreme court
- first African American first lady of the united states
- first to dunk in the WNBA
- one of the best tennisplayers
- one of the best female basketball coaches
- best racecar driver of all time
- considered as one of the greatest college basketball players
- first to coach NBA, now WNBA
- 4 time all American softball pitcher from Alabama
- best softball player to play the game (pitcher)
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- first African American to win a medal at winter games
- prime minister of Isreal
- singer/songwriter/record/producer
- one of the youngest upcoming stars from ann arbor
- plays basketball at UCONN
- one of the greatest gymnists of all time
- the greatest swimmer of all time
- kept a diary during WWII while in hiding
18 Clues: prime minister of Isreal • first to dunk in the WNBA • plays basketball at UCONN • first to coach NBA, now WNBA • one of the best tennisplayers • best racecar driver of all time • the greatest swimmer of all time • singer/songwriter/record/producer • first jewish woman on the supreme court • one of the greatest gymnists of all time • kept a diary during WWII while in hiding • ...
Womans history month 2025-03-12
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- best female race car driver of all time
- singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and director
- 1st african american first lady of the united states
- some say that she is the best softball player to play the game - pitcher
- 1st african/american to win a medal in winter games for figure skating
- considered the greatest swimmer of all time
- plays basketball at UCONN, their star player
- kept a diary documenting her life in hiding during WWII
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- considered one of the greatest college basketball players
- was the 2nd woman, 1st jewish woman to serve on the US supreme court
- 1st female to dunk in the WNBA 4 time gold medalist - USA some say best female basketball player to play the game
- one of the young and upcoming stars in volleyball, played high school volleyball in ann arbor, michigan
- one of the best college basketball coaches in america before her death
- 4 time all american softball pitcher from alabama -member of USA national team
- 1st female prime minister of israel
- widely considered as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
- 1st female to coach in the NBA, now WNBA
- known as one of the best tennis players in the world today
18 Clues: 1st female prime minister of israel • best female race car driver of all time • 1st female to coach in the NBA, now WNBA • considered the greatest swimmer of all time • plays basketball at UCONN, their star player • 1st african american first lady of the united states • kept a diary documenting her life in hiding during WWII • ...
Black History Makers 2023-01-18
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- first Black Academy Award winner
- she refused to give her seat up on a bus in Montgomery, AL before Rosa Parks
- her cervical cancer cells are still assisting researchers today
- invented the three light traffic system
- famous French entertainer
- only figure skater to land a one-legged backflip at the Olympics
- fastest rapper in Broadway history
- first Black Congresswoman
- Cincinnati's first Black mayor
- famous Harlem Renaissance poet
- one of the first students to attend a desegregated school
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- female artist with the most Grammy nominations (41)
- first Black female millionaire
- first Black Best Actress winner at the Academy Awards
- first woman to land 3 number one Billboard songs in a single year
- first Black filmmaker
- soprano famous for her whistle tones, Maya Rudolph's mother
- first Black female pilot
- Olympic track star
19 Clues: Olympic track star • first Black filmmaker • first Black female pilot • famous French entertainer • first Black Congresswoman • first Black female millionaire • Cincinnati's first Black mayor • famous Harlem Renaissance poet • first Black Academy Award winner • fastest rapper in Broadway history • invented the three light traffic system • ...
Test 2024-01-17
8 Clues: The worst season • Man's best friend • the color of snow • Likes to chase mice • Black History Month • A spring time sport • How I feel at the moment • Michelle's Favorite Color
month + week + subject 2020-12-12
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- the eighth month
- the fifth month
- 数学
- the twelfth month
- the fourth month
- 历史
- the first day of a week
- the third day of a week
- the first month
- the fourth day of a week
- 音乐
- the third month
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- the fifth day of a week
- 美术
- the last day of a week
- the sixth month
- the second day of a week
- 化学
- the second month
- the sixth day of a week
- 语文
- the tenth month
- the seventh month
- the ninth month
- the eleventh month
25 Clues: 美术 • 化学 • 数学 • 语文 • 历史 • 音乐 • the fifth month • the sixth month • the tenth month • the first month • the ninth month • the third month • the eighth month • the second month • the fourth month • the twelfth month • the seventh month • the eleventh month • the last day of a week • the fifth day of a week • the sixth day of a week • the first day of a week • the third day of a week • the second day of a week • ...
Women's History Month Crossword 2025-01-24
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- Vernice Armour (b.1973) is the US's first Black female combat _____.
- In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown (a nurse) and her husband Albert Brown (an electronics technician) invented an audio visual home _____ system.
- Jocelyn _____, a United Methodist, became the first Black woman to serve as a US Surgeon General in 1993.
- First Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre: Misty _____.
- Dorothy Height (b. 1912) social worker, member of the National Council of _____ Women.
- The United States formally recognizes this month as National Women's History Month.
- The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister _____ Tharpe.
- Known as "HeLa" cells, Henrietta _____' cells were used to develop many breakthroughs in modern medicine and science.
- Data Scientist Valerie L. Thomas invented the illusion transmitter for developing the digital _____ formats.
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- After World War II, Bessie Griffin, working as a physical therapist with soldiers returning as amputees, developed an electric self-feeding _____ that releases a small portion of food when the patient bites down.
- Wangari Maathai: First African American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to save forests in what African country.
- Theater and film actress and civil rights activist (b. 1922), also featured in Spike Lee films. (2 words)
- Kerry _____ played the role of Col. Charity Adams in Tyler Perry's film, "The Six Triple Eight."
- Josephine Yates (b. 1852) first Black woman to head a university _____ department.
- In 1966, _____ Jordan became the first Black state senator in Texas since 1883.
- Poet whose Afrocentric work explored power of love, connection and the Black experience. _____ Giovanni
- First Lady who established Let's Move! Program. Michelle _____
17 Clues: The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister _____ Tharpe. • First Lady who established Let's Move! Program. Michelle _____ • Vernice Armour (b.1973) is the US's first Black female combat _____. • First Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre: Misty _____. • In 1966, _____ Jordan became the first Black state senator in Texas since 1883. • ...
February 2025-01-31
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- The 29th day in February is called a _____ Day
- This months birthstone.
- Every _____ years February has 29 days.
- What day is Valentine's Day?
- February is ________ History month
- Latin singer/songwriter born February 2, 1977
- What is this months flower?
- February is names after the _____ purification festival of "Februa"
- " __________ day" is celebrated February 17th.
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- First name of the famous ground hog celebrated in Pennsylvania
- "______ is in the air."
- "Will you be my __________?"
- "I will watch my _______ when driving in the parking lot."
- "_______ Knob is the home to Punxsutawney Phil
- Heart & Sole 5k and Fun Run is on this day
- Second month of the year
- This animal traditionally helps us celebrate February 2nd
- What shape is associated with February?
- Please drive on the _______ side of the roundabout
19 Clues: "______ is in the air." • This months birthstone. • Second month of the year • What is this months flower? • "Will you be my __________?" • What day is Valentine's Day? • February is ________ History month • Every _____ years February has 29 days. • What shape is associated with February? • Heart & Sole 5k and Fun Run is on this day • ...
All About Mrs. Baggett 2025-10-23
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- the university Mrs. Baggett studied education at
- Mrs. Baggett's husband's name
- This is Mrs. Baggett's favorite musician
- the month Mrs. Baggett's birthday is in
- Mrs. Baggett's last name before she was married.
- the month of Mrs. Baggett's wedding anniversary
- the name of Mrs. Baggett's black cat
- the name of Mrs. Baggett's orange cat
- number of years Mrs. Baggett has been teaching
- Mrs. Baggett's middle name
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- Mrs. Baggett loves getting pumpkin spiced lattes here
- Mrs. Baggett's favorite subject to teach
- Mrs. Baggett went here on her honeymoon
- Mrs. Baggett makes the best chocolate chip _______
- Mrs.Baggett's favorite color
- Mrs. Baggett is the best ____ ever.
- Mrs. Baggett's favorite day of the week
- Mrs. Baggett's favorite holiday
- Mrs. Baggett is lazy and doesn't like waking up early to go here
19 Clues: Mrs. Baggett's middle name • Mrs.Baggett's favorite color • Mrs. Baggett's husband's name • Mrs. Baggett's favorite holiday • Mrs. Baggett is the best ____ ever. • the name of Mrs. Baggett's black cat • the name of Mrs. Baggett's orange cat • Mrs. Baggett went here on her honeymoon • the month Mrs. Baggett's birthday is in • Mrs. Baggett's favorite day of the week • ...
Women's History Month 2021-03-15
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- Youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner
- first to refuse to give up her seat
- first woman Vice President
- women right to vote
- First woman in space
- American Tennis great
- Supreme Court Justice
- lead the underground railroad
- First Black U.S. Congresswoman
- First woman in professional baseball
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- First state all women can vote in
- first woman in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Mexican artist
- "I know why the caged bird sings"
- Women's History Month begins
- Lewis and Clark Expedition
- only women to win two Nobel prizes
- first female pilot
18 Clues: Mexican artist • first female pilot • women right to vote • First woman in space • American Tennis great • Supreme Court Justice • first woman Vice President • Lewis and Clark Expedition • Women's History Month begins • lead the underground railroad • First Black U.S. Congresswoman • First state all women can vote in • Youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner • ...
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2025-01-16
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- Vernice Armour (b.1973) is the US’s first Black female combat ____.
- In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown (a nurse) and her husband Albert Brown (an electronics technician) invented an audio-visual home ___________ system
- Joycelyn ______, a United Methodist, became the first Black woman to serve as US Surgeon General in1993.
- First Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre: Misty ________
- Dorothy Height (b.1912) social worker, member of the National Council of _____ Women.
- The United States has formally recognizes this month as National Women’s History Month.
- The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister _______ Tharpe
- Known as “HeLa” cells, Henrietta ______’ cells were used to develop many breakthroughs in modern medicine and science.
- Data scientist Valerie L. Thomas invented the illusion transmitter for developing the digital _____ formats.
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- After World War II, Bessie Griffin, working as a physical therapist with soldiers returning as amputees, developed an electric self-feeding ____ that releases a small portion of food when the patient bites down.
- Wangari Maathai: First African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to save forests in what African country.
- Theater and film actress and civil rights activist (b. 1922), also featured in Spike Lee films. (2 words)
- Kerry __________ played the role of Col. Charity Adams in Tyler Perry’s film, “The Six Tripple Eight.”
- Josephine Yates (b.1852) first Black woman to head a university ________ department.
- In 1966_____ Jordan became the first Black state senator in Texas since 1883.
- Poet whose Afrocentric work explored power of love, connection and the Black experience.
- First Lady who established Let’s Move! Program.
17 Clues: First Lady who established Let’s Move! Program. • The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister _______ Tharpe • Vernice Armour (b.1973) is the US’s first Black female combat ____. • In 1966_____ Jordan became the first Black state senator in Texas since 1883. • First Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre: Misty ________ • ...
Women's History Month 2023-02-27
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- First female Vice President
- Played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement
- Abolitionist & Women's Rights activist, best known for her "Ain't I a Woman?" speech
- First African-American female Librarian of Congress
- First female referee in NFL history
- First American woman to be sent into space
- First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
- Known as "the mother of the freedom movement", she refused to give up her seat
- Wrote "Little Women"
- Abolitionist and author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
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- First African-American woman to win an Oscar
- First woman to serve in both houses of Congress
- First woman justice of the Supreme Court
- First female African-American principle dancer for the American Ballet Theater
- First woman awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Foreign Correspondence
- First woman to receive a medical degree
- Founder of the American Red Cross
- Actress & Inventor who pioneered the technology that is the basis for WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth
18 Clues: Wrote "Little Women" • First female Vice President • Founder of the American Red Cross • First female referee in NFL history • First woman to receive a medical degree • First woman justice of the Supreme Court • First American woman to be sent into space • First African-American woman to win an Oscar • Abolitionist and author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" • ...
Women's History Month 2024-02-28
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- Former slave was a conductor on the Underground Railroad
- Susan B. ________ helped lead the suffrage movement in the 19th century
- First woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- __________ McDaniel was first Black actor to win an Oscar
- vote
- _______ Washington was the first First Lady
- Law passed to protect women in sports
- Guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition
- Refused to give up her bus seat in Alabama
- First woman to serve as Speaker of the House in Congress
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- Mary _________ was the first woman executed in the US
- Elizabeth _________ was the first woman to earn a medical degree
- Wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
- First woman to run as VP of the US on a major party platform
- Anne ___________ was the first woman to publish in America
- Opened the first birth control clinic
- Sally was the first woman into space
- ________ Adams, wife of John, urged him to "Remember the Ladies"
18 Clues: vote • Sally was the first woman into space • Opened the first birth control clinic • Law passed to protect women in sports • Wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" • Guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition • Refused to give up her bus seat in Alabama • _______ Washington was the first First Lady • Mary _________ was the first woman executed in the US • ...
Women's History Month 2025-03-12
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- Young basketball prodigy making waves with skill and basketball IQ.
- Tennis superstar with unmatched athleticism and remarkable accomplishments.
- Record-breaking gymnast redefining athleticism and pushing boundaries.
- Phenom in women's basketball showcasing incredible talent and leadership.
- Trailblazing NBA coach shattering gender barriers in a male-dominated field.
- Legendary coach in women's basketball, known for her relentless drive and dedication.
- Softball pioneer and role model for aspiring female athletes.
- Basketball legend and advocate for women's sports and empowerment.
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- Rising star in softball with exceptional pitching abilities.
- Groundbreaking race car driver challenging stereotypes in motorsports.
- Trailblazing figure skater breaking barriers in a predominantly white sport.
- Multi-talented artist consistently reinventing the music industry.
- Symbol of resilience and hope, her diary remains a timeless testament to the human spirit.
- Influential advocate for education, health, and social issues.
- Iconic Supreme Court Justice known for championing gender equality and civil rights.
- Inspirational political leader and first female Prime Minister of Israel.
- Record-breaking swimmer dominating the pool with her unmatched skill.
- Innovative entrepreneur disrupting industries with her visionary approach.
18 Clues: Rising star in softball with exceptional pitching abilities. • Softball pioneer and role model for aspiring female athletes. • Influential advocate for education, health, and social issues. • Multi-talented artist consistently reinventing the music industry. • Basketball legend and advocate for women's sports and empowerment. • ...
Black Lives Matter 2023-11-27
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- No indictment in this man's case and he was shot and killed by a white police officer
- Black History Month
- Award that the Black Lives Matter Movement was nominated for
- a city where massive protests broke out in response too Fredie Gray's death
- Social Media network that got the movement to kick off
- the creater of the BlackLivesMatter.com website
- This woman was hung in a Texas Jail Cell
- a mother that was shot at home, her death leading to a demand in police reform
- His death spurred many tweets about the Black Lives Matter Movement
- man that killed george floyed that was found guilty
- man killed by police officer even after saying that he could not breathe
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- man who died in police custody
- a medical technician that was shot in her home in lousville
- movement created in opposition to the Black Lives Matter Movement
- Activist that wrote a post called "a love letter to Black People"
- State where many protests took place after the officer that shot Castile was found not guilty
- Place where protests were taking place over the killing of Alton Sterling
- name of the movement surrounding African American rights
- star wars actor tat made a speech about the movement
- The police officers that shot him were not indicted
20 Clues: Black History Month • man who died in police custody • This woman was hung in a Texas Jail Cell • the creater of the BlackLivesMatter.com website • The police officers that shot him were not indicted • man that killed george floyed that was found guilty • star wars actor tat made a speech about the movement • Social Media network that got the movement to kick off • ...
Black History Month Project - Mirra Krieg 2024-02-27
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- Basketball player for the Chicago Bulls
- Figure skater and silver medalist
- first black man to play in the MLB
- Basketball player for the LA Lakers
- Professional male tennis player
- Professional female tennis player
- Olympic gymnast and gold medalist
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- Boxer, first black man to hold Heavyweight Championship
- First black Mr America and body builder
- Professional football player and coach
- Civil rights activist, San Francisco 49ers quarter back
- Professional golfer
- Track and field Olympic gold medalist
- Professional boxer, nicknamed "the Greatest"
14 Clues: Professional golfer • Professional male tennis player • Figure skater and silver medalist • Professional female tennis player • Olympic gymnast and gold medalist • first black man to play in the MLB • Basketball player for the LA Lakers • Track and field Olympic gold medalist • Professional football player and coach • Basketball player for the Chicago Bulls • ...
Jim 2024-12-22
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- the day of Christmas where pipers pipe
- an early _____ might wreak havoc on a garden
- number of colours in the rainbow
- ornamented staffs
- shrove or taco
- black history month
- the only even prime number Tickets parking
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- an ancient elliptical amphitheater
- parking or speeding offences
- USA’s land of 10000 lakes
- bubbly beverage with polar bear mascot
- as opposed to; in contrast to
- afternoon/evening for short
- Armstrong or Baun’s city circa 1967
14 Clues: shrove or taco • ornamented staffs • black history month • USA’s land of 10000 lakes • afternoon/evening for short • parking or speeding offences • as opposed to; in contrast to • number of colours in the rainbow • an ancient elliptical amphitheater • Armstrong or Baun’s city circa 1967 • the day of Christmas where pipers pipe • bubbly beverage with polar bear mascot • ...
Color Street Crossword 2023-02-17
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- "I've got a good chance to win!"
- Symbolizes the end
- Hails from Italian fashion capital
- Equal to 90 degrees
- An astronomer or a type of lily
- Sweet dreams!
- A character slips on a banana peel
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- Easy to see or understand
- Intended to deceive or confuse
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- Black History Month Set
- Exploding star
- An imaginary award for good deeds
- Go Bulldogs!
14 Clues: Go Bulldogs! • Sweet dreams! • Exploding star • Symbolizes the end • Equal to 90 degrees • Black History Month Set • Easy to see or understand • Intended to deceive or confuse • An astronomer or a type of lily • "I've got a good chance to win!" • An imaginary award for good deeds • Hails from Italian fashion capital • A character slips on a banana peel • ...
The Cardinal Chronical 2022-02-24
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- This high secerety prison closed on March 21, 1963
- The only 8th grade team that is not a sea animal?
- How many spanish teachers are there?
- What is a popular French candy at CFMS?
- What does the root physc mean?
- Daylight saving time was created in order to save?
- What planet has unmeasurable days?
- How many states are in the U.S.
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- What is Rob Manfred's job?
- What teacher played college basketball at UWEC
- The team that Mr. Jochimson teaches on
- What is the Dolphin teams color?
- What is Wisconsin's state bird?
- What month is Black History Month?
- What hour is Algebra on the Dolphin team?
15 Clues: What is Rob Manfred's job? • What does the root physc mean? • What is Wisconsin's state bird? • How many states are in the U.S. • What is the Dolphin teams color? • What month is Black History Month? • What planet has unmeasurable days? • How many spanish teachers are there? • The team that Mr. Jochimson teaches on • What is a popular French candy at CFMS? • ...
Women's History Month 2017-03-16
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- he first published African-American female poet
- a Lemhi Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition achieve each of its chartered mission objectives exploring the Louisiana Purchase
- the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree.
- was an African-American nurse and a Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist.
- B. First women in English North American Colonies to appear before a Court of the common law.
- was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral.
- the first woman to hold national office in the United States.
- the author of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb".
- known as the "mother" of Social Work
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- the wife of James Madison
- one of the leading voices of the abolitionist and feminist movements of her time. Raised in a Quaker community, she became a member of the society's ministry and adopted its anti-slavery views.
- was born into slavery in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826.
- M. She facilitated in the development of Colonial Georgia and became an important intermediary between Muscogee Creek Indians and the English colonists.
- cut her hair and wore the bloomer costume for a year before ridicule convinced her that this radical dress detracted from the other causes she supported.:
- was an early leader of the woman's rights movement, writing the Declaration of Sentiments as a call to arms for female equality
- created the first generation of American mental asylums
- She is the Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, previously serving as Vice Chair from 2010 to 2014
- A puritan spiritual adviser
18 Clues: the wife of James Madison • A puritan spiritual adviser • known as the "mother" of Social Work • he first published African-American female poet • created the first generation of American mental asylums • the author of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb". • the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. • ...
Women's History Month 2024-02-28
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- Opened the first birth control clinic
- __________ McDaniel was first Black actor to win an Oscar
- _______ Washington was the first First Lady
- Elizabeth _________ was the first woman to earn a medical degree
- Susan B. ________ helped lead the suffrage movement in the 19th century
- Sally was the first woman into space
- Anne ___________ was the first woman to publish in America
- First woman to run as VP of the US on a major party platform
- Wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
- First woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- ________ Adams, wife of John, urged him to "Remember the Ladies"
- Guided Lewis and Clark explored the Louisianna Purchase
- Former slave was a conductor on the Underground Railroad
- Law passed to protect women in sports
- Mary _________ was the first woman executed in the US
- First woman to serve as Speaker of the House in Congress
- Refused to give up her bus seat in Alabama
- women could vote
18 Clues: women could vote • Sally was the first woman into space • Opened the first birth control clinic • Law passed to protect women in sports • Wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" • Refused to give up her bus seat in Alabama • _______ Washington was the first First Lady • Mary _________ was the first woman executed in the US • ...
IKEA Twin Cities Black History Month 2019-03-06
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- "You get car, you get a car, YOU GET A CAR"
- Jackson debuted this move at the Motown 25 celebration
- When not touring, Prince spent his time at this Park
- The Duke's music
- Beyonce's albums debuted #1
- DuBois was the best known spokesperson for this group
- "When the ______ bird sings" - Maya Angelou
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- The GOAT who is best known as a Bull
- Shirley Chisholm, Unbought and ________
- The 44th POTUS
- Mae C Jemison organization before NASA
- Bass Reeves, The Real Lone _____
- MLK Jr. began his 5-day march from _____ to Montgomery, AL
- "All I'm askin' is for a little _____"
14 Clues: The 44th POTUS • The Duke's music • Beyonce's albums debuted #1 • Bass Reeves, The Real Lone _____ • The GOAT who is best known as a Bull • Mae C Jemison organization before NASA • "All I'm askin' is for a little _____" • Shirley Chisholm, Unbought and ________ • "You get car, you get a car, YOU GET A CAR" • "When the ______ bird sings" - Maya Angelou • ...
Tessa pw 2023-11-08
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- An animal with four legs; riding them is a sport.
- When someone releases something.
- I haven't seen you ___ last week.
- A sentence that doesn't end in a period or an exclamation point.
- 2nd month of the year; black history month.
- She comes in so often to the shop she's become a ____ customer.
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- 4th day of the week; also known as hump day.
- A ____ cup is normally used for baking.
- A puzzle ____.
- The name of a color and fruit.
- She is ____ on time.
11 Clues: A puzzle ____. • She is ____ on time. • The name of a color and fruit. • When someone releases something. • I haven't seen you ___ last week. • A ____ cup is normally used for baking. • 2nd month of the year; black history month. • 4th day of the week; also known as hump day. • An animal with four legs; riding them is a sport. • ...
Group 3 2025-02-24
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- It's a person who drives a plane.
- It comes before the second.
- It's the most important church of a city
- Your mom and your dad together are your...
- It's another way to say “talk”, especially if you’re doing online.
- It's your granddaughter’s brother.
- It's the place you’re in now.
- It's the object in which you take your notes.
- It's the person who try to teach you something in school.
- It's the store that sells phones, PC, printers and other appliances
- Your uncle or aunt’s children.
- It's the seventh month of the year.
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- It's the last month of the year.
- It’s something women can put on their lips to colour them.
- It's the place that sells meat
- It's a person who builds.
- It's the meal you have in the morning.
- It comes after fourteenth.
- It's the place that sells drugs and plaster
- It's the place where you catch a plane
- It's your dad’s new wife.
- It can be black or white. Usually in the classroom it’s black.
- It's the subject in which you study ancient Egypt and Romans.
- It's the subject in which you study the property of elements.
- It's the month in which we are in now.
- It's the place you go to watch a movie
- It's the shop where you can have a coffee or eat panini
27 Clues: It's a person who builds. • It's your dad’s new wife. • It comes after fourteenth. • It comes before the second. • It's the place you’re in now. • It's the place that sells meat • Your uncle or aunt’s children. • It's the last month of the year. • It's a person who drives a plane. • It's your granddaughter’s brother. • It's the seventh month of the year. • ...
Happy 25th Birthday 2024-01-23
7 Clues: Actress Joan • Best wife ever • Nuggets stadium • Black History Month • Denver train station • Southeast division basketball team • Establishment providing accommodations for travelers
Black History Month - Famous Former Debaters 2021-01-29
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- At age 17, this "Queen of All Media" won the Miss Black Tennessee pageant.
- Dr. Alexa Canady was the first American woman and first Black person to become a...
- This late, legendary debate coach earned the 2019 NSDA Lifetime Achievement Award.
- James Farmer debated at this HBCU, spotlighted in The Great Debaters.
- In the same year he earned the 1963 NAACP Spingarn Medal, he was assassinated.
- Vice President Kamala Harris competed on the debate team at this HBCU.
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- He became the first African American Nobel Peace Prize Winner for his role in Israel's mediation in the 1940s.
- Gwen Ifill became the first Black woman to host a nationally televised US Public Affairs program on this channel.
- John Davis, a formidable debater, co-founded the National Negro Congress and founded this magazine.
- Johnson H. Johnson became the first Black person to appear on the Forbes 400 list after founding this famous magazine in 1945.
- Justice Thurgood Marshall argued and won this landmark integration case, _________ vs. Board of Education.
- This Congresswoman was played by Uzo Aduba in the recent historical miniseries, "Miss America"
- James Earl Jones added this exclusive acronym to his CV after receiving an Honorary Academy Award from Sir Ben Kingsley.
- After delivering the keynote address at the Democratic Convention, she became the first African American woman named as Time Magazine's person of the year in 1976.
14 Clues: James Farmer debated at this HBCU, spotlighted in The Great Debaters. • Vice President Kamala Harris competed on the debate team at this HBCU. • At age 17, this "Queen of All Media" won the Miss Black Tennessee pageant. • In the same year he earned the 1963 NAACP Spingarn Medal, he was assassinated. • ...
IKEA Twin Cities Black History Month 2019-03-06
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- Bass Reeves, The Real Lone _____
- The GOAT who is best known as a Bull
- Jackson debuted this move at the Motown 25 celebration
- The 44th POTUS
- Mae C Jemison organization before NASA
- "All I'm askin' is for a little _____"
- "When the ______ bird sings" - Maya Angelou
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- MLK Jr. began his 5-day march from _____ to Montgomery, AL
- Shirley Chisholm, Unbought and ________
- Beyonce's albums debuted #1
- "You get car, you get a car, YOU GET A CAR"
- DuBois was the best known spokesperson for this group
- When not touring, Prince spent his time at this Park
- The Duke's music
14 Clues: The 44th POTUS • The Duke's music • Beyonce's albums debuted #1 • Bass Reeves, The Real Lone _____ • The GOAT who is best known as a Bull • Mae C Jemison organization before NASA • "All I'm askin' is for a little _____" • Shirley Chisholm, Unbought and ________ • "You get car, you get a car, YOU GET A CAR" • "When the ______ bird sings" - Maya Angelou • ...
Enfield Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-13
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- This movie is the highest grossing film by an African American director and nearly all African American cast.
- Americam Muslim minister and human rights activists that believed in African Americans protecting themselves instead of being non-violent.
- The war between the north and the south that led to slavery being abolished
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his infamous "I have a Dream" in this city.
- The federal holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United states.
- American activist honored as "the first lady of civil rights" for refusing to give up her seat during the civil rights movement.
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- Barack Obama was born in this state.
- African American singer/songwriter known for her amazing concert performances and has won the most Grammys in history.
- ____ Angelou is a famous civil rights activist, poet, and author best known for her works "And Still I Rise" and "I know why the caged bird sings."
- ____ Woods is widely recognized as the greatest golfer in this generation and of the greatest of all time.
- With winning ____ titles, Serena Williams holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era. (Number)
- ____ codes were restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans after slavery was abolished.
- ____ Clay is the birth name of world heavyweight boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
- The birthplace of Hip Hop.
14 Clues: The birthplace of Hip Hop. • Barack Obama was born in this state. • The war between the north and the south that led to slavery being abolished • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his infamous "I have a Dream" in this city. • The federal holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United states. • ...
February Newsletter 2024-02-28
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- Please encourage your parents to complete the ___Essentials Survey.
- This is the music icon who viewers searcher for during the Super Bowl.
- Newsies Jr is on _____, February 29th and Friday, March 1st at 7:00.
- Recycling club wants you to recycle _____ and aluminum, not just paper.
- The counselor word for the month.
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- The restaurant Jack McCoy reviewed this month.
- Art, health, music, and consumer ed are all ____ classes.
- Mr. Beem said that we will revisit Wildcat ____ soon.
- This was the team Wilson Students hoped would win the Super Bowl.
- Black History Month
- According to Jack, you should try the ___roll.
11 Clues: Black History Month • The counselor word for the month. • The restaurant Jack McCoy reviewed this month. • According to Jack, you should try the ___roll. • Mr. Beem said that we will revisit Wildcat ____ soon. • Art, health, music, and consumer ed are all ____ classes. • This was the team Wilson Students hoped would win the Super Bowl. • ...
unit 3 2023-03-10
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- what was harriet tubman's nickname
- how many people did harriet tubman save
- what disorder did harriet tubman suffer from
- what did harriet tubman serve as in the military
- what type of conditions did barrington irving grow up in
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- what month is black history month
- how did barrington irving improve his flying skills
- did barrington irving have every part he needed
- was harriet tubman born a slave
- when did harriet tubman die
10 Clues: when did harriet tubman die • was harriet tubman born a slave • what month is black history month • what was harriet tubman's nickname • how many people did harriet tubman save • what disorder did harriet tubman suffer from • did barrington irving have every part he needed • what did harriet tubman serve as in the military • ...
Months, days and common phrases 2021-11-05
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- Mx. Bergloff's birthday month (they are a leo)
- Native American Heritage Month
- Wednesday
- Tuesday
- Womens History month
- Last month of the year
- wait
- Saturday
- eagle
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- Sunday
- First month of the school year
- "World otter day" happens on the 30th of this month
- Friday
- Monday
- Month that has Spring break 2022
- Hello
- Valentines day month
- US Independence day month
- Month that has last day of school
- First month of the year
- Month that Indigenous people's day happens
- hi
- Thursday
23 Clues: hi • wait • Hello • eagle • Sunday • Friday • Monday • Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday • Wednesday • Womens History month • Valentines day month • Last month of the year • First month of the year • US Independence day month • First month of the school year • Native American Heritage Month • Month that has Spring break 2022 • Month that has last day of school • Month that Indigenous people's day happens • ...
Black History Woodworkers 2021-02-16
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- Texans consider mesquite as undesirable ________ species
- Alison Moses encourages people to do this to her artwork
- These are the posts that Thomas Day carved in North Carolina
- Thomas Day father was a ________ and a cabinet maker
- This is where Henry Boyd owned his business
- what tree does Hugh Hayden use in his sculptures
- what is the name of his exhibition in New York?
- What state did Thomas Day have his woodworking business?
- Day achieved fame for this double meaning bed
- Henry Boyd had a talent for this. It is was how he purchased his freedom
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- What did Alison Moses first major in?
- What is Alison Moses’ approach in understanding connections?
- Where did Hugh Hayden study to be an architect?
- Henry Boyd was the number one stop on the underground
- This is what Henry Boyd got his patent for
- Thomas day bought slaves in order to _______ them
- Henry Boyd discovered boiling water would prevent this disease
- Henry Boyd was born a____
18 Clues: Henry Boyd was born a____ • What did Alison Moses first major in? • This is what Henry Boyd got his patent for • This is where Henry Boyd owned his business • Day achieved fame for this double meaning bed • Where did Hugh Hayden study to be an architect? • what is the name of his exhibition in New York? • what tree does Hugh Hayden use in his sculptures • ...
Black History Woodworkers 2021-02-16
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- Alison Moses encourages people to do this to her artwork
- Henry Boyd had a talent for this. It is was how he purchased his freedom
- These are the posts that Thomas Day carved in North Carolina
- Texans consider mesquite as undesirable ________ species
- What did Alison Moses first major in?
- Henry Boyd discovered boiling water would prevent this disease
- what is the name of his exhibition in New York?
- Henry Boyd was born a____
- Henry Boyd was the number one stop on the underground
- Where did Hugh Hayden study to be an architect?
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- what tree does Hugh Hayden use in his sculptures
- This is what Henry Boyd got his patent for
- What is Alison Moses’ approach in understanding connections?
- Thomas Day father was a ________ and a cabinet maker
- Thomas day bought slaves in order to _______ them
- What state did Thomas Day have his woodworking business?
- Day achieved fame for this double meaning bed
- This is where Henry Boyd owned his business
18 Clues: Henry Boyd was born a____ • What did Alison Moses first major in? • This is what Henry Boyd got his patent for • This is where Henry Boyd owned his business • Day achieved fame for this double meaning bed • what is the name of his exhibition in New York? • Where did Hugh Hayden study to be an architect? • what tree does Hugh Hayden use in his sculptures • ...
Months, days and common phrases ( dashes (-) and apostrophes (') count as letters) 2021-11-05
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- Mx. Bergloff's birthday month (they are a leo)
- Native American Heritage Month
- Wednesday
- Tuesday
- Womens History month
- Last month of the year
- wait
- Saturday
- eagle
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- Sunday
- First month of the school year
- "World otter day" happens on the 30th of this month
- Friday
- Monday
- Month that has Spring break 2022
- Hello
- Valentines day month
- US Independence day month
- Month that has last day of school
- First month of the year
- Month that Indigenous people's day happens
- hi
- Thursday
23 Clues: hi • wait • Hello • eagle • Sunday • Friday • Monday • Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday • Wednesday • Womens History month • Valentines day month • Last month of the year • First month of the year • US Independence day month • First month of the school year • Native American Heritage Month • Month that has Spring break 2022 • Month that has last day of school • Month that Indigenous people's day happens • ...
Black History Month Crossword: Notable African Americans 2021-02-24
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- First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
- First female African-American astronaut
- Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
- First African-American secretary of state
- First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
- Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
- First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
- Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
- First male African-American Grammy winner
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- Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
- Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
- Wrote the novel Invisible Man
- First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
- First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
- Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
- Cofounder of the NAACP
- Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
- First African-American Major League Baseball player
- Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall
19 Clues: Cofounder of the NAACP • Wrote the novel Invisible Man • First female African-American astronaut • First African-American secretary of state • First male African-American Grammy winner • Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century • Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • ...
VAEB MLK Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2025-01-08
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- The national holiday commemorating Dr.King Jr is observed on a ___ (day of the week).
- Dr.King Jr's title; he was a Reverend or ___.
- The award given to individuals for promoting peace, which Dr.King Jr won in 1964.
- The title of Dr.King Jr's book (Why We Can't ___).
- Dr.King Jr's first name.
- The last name of the U.S. President who signed the bill to create MLK Day.
- The peaceful protest led by Dr.King Jr. in Montgomery in 1955.
- The month MLK Day is celebrated.
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- Dr.King Jr's wife, ___ Scott King.
- Dr.King Jr was a leader of the Civil Rights ___.
- The Number of times Dr. King Jr was arrested during his 13 years as a civil rights leader.
- The famous "I Have a ___" speech.
- The age Dr.King Jr enrolled into Morehouse College
- The civil rights demonstration that took place on August 28, 1963 (March on ___).
- Dr.King Jr's philosophy of nonviolent ___.
- The city where Dr.King Jr. was born.
- Dr.King Jr's famous letter written from ___ jail.
- Dr. King Jr and his wife had ___ children (Number of Children).
18 Clues: Dr.King Jr's first name. • The month MLK Day is celebrated. • The famous "I Have a ___" speech. • Dr.King Jr's wife, ___ Scott King. • The city where Dr.King Jr. was born. • Dr.King Jr's philosophy of nonviolent ___. • Dr.King Jr's title; he was a Reverend or ___. • Dr.King Jr was a leader of the Civil Rights ___. • Dr.King Jr's famous letter written from ___ jail. • ...
PEN&PRESS BHM CROSSWORD 2025-02-26
6 Clues: "I have a Dream" • 1st black president • Man behind Harper's Ferry • Appomattox Court House Victor • Founder of Black History Month • Man behind the Emancipation Proclamation
Black History Greats 2019-02-08
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- Famous for golf
- Father of the AME Denomination
- One of the famous Bluebelles
- Pres. of South Africa
- First black congresswoman from Texas
- Known for leading the civil rights movement
- Seen on the View
- Sister is also a famous tennis great
- Refused to give up seat on a bus
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- First Lady
- News Anchor
- Former Aide to Pres. Bush
- Conductor of Underground Railroad
- Nicknamed "Satchmo"
- Female Olympic Gymnast
- A famous boxer
- Male tennis great
- A blind musician
18 Clues: First Lady • News Anchor • A famous boxer • Famous for golf • A blind musician • Seen on the View • Male tennis great • Nicknamed "Satchmo" • Pres. of South Africa • Female Olympic Gymnast • Former Aide to Pres. Bush • One of the famous Bluebelles • Father of the AME Denomination • Refused to give up seat on a bus • Conductor of Underground Railroad • First black congresswoman from Texas • ...
Black History in the United States 2021-02-02
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- won 82 PGA Tour
- won 3 Grand Slam in Tennis
- 1st US black senator
- Emancipation
- 1st heavyweight champ
- billionaire rapper
- 1st principal ballet dancer
- 1st female VP of USA
- US Supreme Court Justice
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- abolitionist movement
- 1st Black NBA coach
- won 4 goal medals in 1936
- Call the”hammer” in MLB
- Montgomery Bus Boycott
- voting right activist
- poet "The Hill We Climb"
- “Black Mamba”
- 44th President
- 1st in baseball
- 1st Black NFL coach in the HOF
- Founder of Black History
21 Clues: Emancipation • “Black Mamba” • 44th President • won 82 PGA Tour • 1st in baseball • billionaire rapper • 1st Black NBA coach • 1st US black senator • 1st female VP of USA • abolitionist movement • voting right activist • 1st heavyweight champ • Montgomery Bus Boycott • Call the”hammer” in MLB • poet "The Hill We Climb" • Founder of Black History • US Supreme Court Justice • ...
Women's History Month 2025-03-12
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- Widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
- Some say she is the all-time best softball player to play the game-pitcher
- First African American to win a medal in the Winter games-figure skating
- She won the 6 Olympic medals in track and field. Named the greatest female athlete of the 20th century
- Known as one of the best tennis players in the world today
- Plays basketball at UCONN, their star player
- First female to dunk in the WNBA, 4-time gold medalist-USA, some say the best female basketball player to play the game
- 4 time all American softball pitcher from Alabama. Member of USA national team
- First female to serve on US supreme court
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- Was the second woman and the first Jewish woman to serve on the US supreme court
- Worlds most successful women's ski racers from the USA
- First female to officiate NFL game
- She is a 4-time Olympian and one of the best volleyball players from the USA
- First female coach in the NBA, now WNBA
- Considered the greatest swimmer of all time
- Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and director
- Considered on of the greatest college basketball players
17 Clues: First female to officiate NFL game • First female coach in the NBA, now WNBA • First female to serve on US supreme court • Considered the greatest swimmer of all time • Plays basketball at UCONN, their star player • Worlds most successful women's ski racers from the USA • Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and director • ...
Black History Month- Melba Pattillo 2021-01-23
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- "Two, Four, six, eight we ain't gonna _______" was a chant outside the school Melba attended in 1957.
- Dr. Martin Luther ____ meets with Melba and the other eight students, and tells them they are "fighting for generations not yet born".
- The schools in Little Rock Arkansas were _______ for a year in 1958 to stop integration.
- Melba leaves Little Rock to finish her education in this state.
- Today Melba Pattillo is a _____ reminding others to keep fighting for the equality and opportunity for all races.
- Melba Pattillo is considered a _____ for risking her life so that children of all ages could be educated together.
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- This president sent federal troops to escort Melba and eight other students into Central High School.
- At Central High school, Melba is pelted with eggs and dodges sticks of ____.
- Melba's ______ was threatened several times.
- Arkansas Governor Orville _______ tried to stop black students from attending schools with whites by sending in the National Guard to sop them.
10 Clues: Melba's ______ was threatened several times. • Melba leaves Little Rock to finish her education in this state. • At Central High school, Melba is pelted with eggs and dodges sticks of ____. • The schools in Little Rock Arkansas were _______ for a year in 1958 to stop integration. • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
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- traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters)
- synonym of accomplishment (11 letters)
- emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters)
- The US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8letters)
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- traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters)
- : traduction de bétail (6 letters)
- an anger that grows slowly (& letters)
- traduction de insoumis, rebelle (10 letters)
- to give a nickname (3 letters)
- US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters)
10 Clues: to give a nickname (3 letters) • : traduction de bétail (6 letters) • US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters) • an anger that grows slowly (& letters) • synonym of accomplishment (11 letters) • traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters) • traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters) • emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters) • traduction de insoumis, rebelle (10 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
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- Synonym of accomplishment (11 letters)
- US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters)
- Anger/resentment growing slowly (6 letters)
- to give a nickname (3 letters)
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- emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters)
- traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters)
- traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters)
- : traduction de bétail (6 letters)
- traduction de insoumis, rebelle (10 letters)
- The US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
10 Clues: to give a nickname (3 letters) • : traduction de bétail (6 letters) • US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters) • Synonym of accomplishment (11 letters) • traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters) • traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters) • emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters) • Anger/resentment growing slowly (6 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
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- traduction de insoumis, rebelle (10 letters)
- Synonym of accomplishment (11 letters)
- US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters)
- to give a nickname (3 letters)
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- traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters)
- emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters)
- The US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters)
- Anger/resentment growing slowly (6 letters)
- : traduction de bétail (6 letters)
10 Clues: to give a nickname (3 letters) • : traduction de bétail (6 letters) • US spelling of "analyser" (7 letters) • Synonym of accomplishment (11 letters) • traduction pluriel de voleurs (7 letters) • traduction de pertinent; utile (8 letters) • emotions: to feel disappointed (10 letters) • Anger/resentment growing slowly (6 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
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- US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters)
- Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters)
- Traduction de accablé, submergé, boulversé (11 letters)
- Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters)
- Traduction de surligneur, mettre en avant (9 letters)
- Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters)
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- US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters)
- Desert for opponent (6 letters)
- Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters)
10 Clues: Desert for opponent (6 letters) • US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters) • Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters) • Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters) • Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters) • Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters) • Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters) • US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
Across
- Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters)
- Traduction de accablé, submergé, boulversé (11 letters)
- Desert for opponent (6 letters)
- Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters)
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- Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters)
- Traduction de surligneur, mettre en avant (9 letters)
- US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters)
- Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters)
- US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters)
10 Clues: Desert for opponent (6 letters) • US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters) • Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters) • Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters) • Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters) • Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters) • Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters) • US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
Across
- Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters)
- Traduction de accablé, submergé, boulversé (11 letters)
- Desert for opponent (6 letters)
- Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters)
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- Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters)
- Traduction de surligneur, mettre en avant (9 letters)
- US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters)
- Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters)
- US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters)
10 Clues: Desert for opponent (6 letters) • US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters) • Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters) • Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters) • Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters) • Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters) • Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters) • US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
Across
- US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters)
- Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters)
- Desert for opponent (6 letters)
- Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters)
- Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters)
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- Traduction de accablé, submergé, boulversé (11 letters)
- Traduction de surligneur, mettre en avant (9 letters)
- Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters)
- US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters)
10 Clues: Desert for opponent (6 letters) • US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters) • Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters) • Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters) • Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters) • Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters) • Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters) • US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters) • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOC TEST 2022-03-02
Across
- Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters)
- Traduction de accablé, submergé, boulversé (11 letters)
- US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters)
- Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters)
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- Desert for opponent (6 letters)
- Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters)
- Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters)
- US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters)
- Traduction de surligneur, mettre en avant (9 letters)
- Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters)
10 Clues: Desert for opponent (6 letters) • US spelling for “honorer” (4 letters) • Traduction de fierté, orgueil (5 letters) • Traduction de alphabétisation (8 letters) • Traduction de voleur au singulier (5 letters) • Person who steals livestock/cattle ( 7 letters) • Synonym of to grab, to take by force (5 letters) • US spelling to say "effort, entreprise" (8 letters) • ...
Black History Month: Key Figures 2022-02-03
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- Author and Illustrator known for ANOTHER and YOU MATTER
- First African-American female astronaut who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour
- American-French dancer who performed in many clubs including Paris's The Folies Bergères and Bobino.
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- American jazz singer and activist. Her famous songs include "To be Young, Gifted and black."
- First African American President of the USA
- Author of LOOK BOTH WAYS and the Track series
- current Vice President of the USA
- Politcal activist in Apartheid South Africa who became the first Black Head of State
- American poet famous for the book I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRDS SING
- founder of the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign
10 Clues: current Vice President of the USA • First African American President of the USA • founder of the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign • Author of LOOK BOTH WAYS and the Track series • Author and Illustrator known for ANOTHER and YOU MATTER • American poet famous for the book I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRDS SING • ...
Black History Month - Influential People 2022-10-17
black history month/ valentines' day 2024-02-13
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- what is the mascot for valentinesdays
- what holiday is celebrated on the 14th of February.
- what does the month of February celebrated
- the father of black history month
- an American civil rights activist whose refusal to relinquish her seat on a public bus precipitated the 1955–56 Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama,
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- declared February 14th as St. Valentine’s Day to honor St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who was executed on that day
- the first African-American woman to complete a four-year course of a study at a college or university.
- the first African American president of the United States
- a born storyteller and poet.
- valentine's day main symbol
10 Clues: valentine's day main symbol • a born storyteller and poet. • the father of black history month • what is the mascot for valentinesdays • what does the month of February celebrated • what holiday is celebrated on the 14th of February. • the first African American president of the United States • ...
Black History Month: Michael Jordan 2024-02-15
10 Clues: His birthplace • His draft team • He has 6 of this • His shoe partnership • What he is most known for • His other pro sport career • Majority owner of this team • He donates lots of money to this • League where he played college ball • League where he played pro basketball
Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2024-02-15
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- Father of Rock and Roll.
- First Black person in Minnesota office, she also fought for higher pay.
- Considered the greatest boxer of all time who was also a civil rights activist.
- Fought for equal learning rights at a very young age, went to a white school as a young black individual.
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- Amazing Celtics basketball player who won 11 titles and was also partnered with Martin Luther King Jr and helped him.
- Famous Jazz Musician who won 13 Grammy's.
- African American song writer and rapper, named after Charley Brown's dog.
- "Father of Gangster Rap" and hip hop artist.
- African American talk show host and actor famous for the movie Purple
- African American Ballet Choreographer who also performed in some of his ballets.
10 Clues: Father of Rock and Roll. • Famous Jazz Musician who won 13 Grammy's. • "Father of Gangster Rap" and hip hop artist. • African American talk show host and actor famous for the movie Purple • First Black person in Minnesota office, she also fought for higher pay. • African American song writer and rapper, named after Charley Brown's dog. • ...
Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2024-02-15
Across
- Fairness
- The belief that one race is superior to another
- Treating people unfairly because of something about them (skin color, religion, gender, etc)
- The ability to do, say, or think, whatever you want to, without being controlled
- Unfairness
- An annual celebration in February in the United States to celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans
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- Separating someone or something from the others
- To walk with a group of people in support or protest of something
- A variety of differences in a group
- rights, Personal freedoms and rights that make sure everyone is treated equally
10 Clues: Fairness • Unfairness • A variety of differences in a group • Separating someone or something from the others • The belief that one race is superior to another • To walk with a group of people in support or protest of something • rights, Personal freedoms and rights that make sure everyone is treated equally • ...
Black History month part 2 2023-03-09
Across
- Founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation.
- His debut album get rich or die tryin was best selling for a week
- The rock and roll pioneer who brought the genre to the masses
- Associated with the cotton club in harlem
- Blind since birth, Learned to play piano, harmonica, and drums by the age of the 9
- Leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 to 1974.
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- The Velvet Voice
- Makaveil
- Prince of Motown and Prince of soul
- Co-lead singer of the motown gang
10 Clues: Makaveil • The Velvet Voice • Co-lead singer of the motown gang • Prince of Motown and Prince of soul • Associated with the cotton club in harlem • Leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 to 1974. • The rock and roll pioneer who brought the genre to the masses • His debut album get rich or die tryin was best selling for a week • ...
Black History Month - Emilia Ho 2023-02-09
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- professional tennis player in 1995 and won the French Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon in 2002
- hit more home runs than any other baseball player in history
- first African-American to win the NCAA singles title (for UCLA in 1975)
- Refused to get out of her seat on a bus to let a White Person sit down
- semi-autobiographical novels and plays that center on race, politics, and sexuality.
- AGUA Swim Team alum and two-time Olympic medalist Lia Neal is a history-making, record-setting machine
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- first African-American child to desegregate the an all-white school
- helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor" of the Underground Railroad
- one of the most influential volleyball players in University of Houston history
- first African American female engineer to work at NASA
10 Clues: first African American female engineer to work at NASA • hit more home runs than any other baseball player in history • first African-American child to desegregate the an all-white school • Refused to get out of her seat on a bus to let a White Person sit down • first African-American to win the NCAA singles title (for UCLA in 1975) • ...
Black History Month: Celebrate Resistance! 2023-02-13
Across
- last name of this person who invented a technique for the long-term preservation of blood plasma. Prior to his discovery, blood could only be stored for two days. Dr. Drew also discovered that everyone has the same type of plasma, regardless of blood type, making plasma transfusions universal.
- first state to mandate Black history due to the suppression of African American history in public schools
- one of the movements pushing for the justice system to investigate police involved shootings and white supremacist vigilantes.
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- specific period of time where Black artists, writers, and musicians created lyrical and visual representations of resistance movements while also providing space for Black people to express love, joy, and creativity.
- last name of the scholar often referred to as the ‘father of Black history’ famously said: "If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated."
- the last name of the person who, in 1912, invented the gas mask saved thousands of soldiers’ lives during World War I, when poisonous gas was first used as a weapon. If that weren’t enough, he also invented the modern traffic signal.
- last name of the person who created mobile communication. In 1887, this person invented the induction telegraph, which allowed train-to-train and train-to-station communication, preventing many rail accidents.
- last name of this person who established the Provident Hospital and Training School Association in Chicago, insisting on the highest standards concerning sanitary conditions. In 1893, he performed the first open-heart surgery, which was also the first time a chest cavity had ever been opened without the patient dying of an infection.
- this House Representative has said “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
- last name of this reverend proposed that the only path to freedom, justice, equality, and social transformation is resistance.
10 Clues: first state to mandate Black history due to the suppression of African American history in public schools • last name of this reverend proposed that the only path to freedom, justice, equality, and social transformation is resistance. • ...
Women's History Month 2023-03-13
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- her middle name
- month born
- her genre of music
- one of her songs, relates to Peter Man
- career as a child
- state she was born
- where her acting career started
- song from The Greatest Showman
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- received these for her great acting skills
- plays Rue in this TV show
- her last name
- plays this part in Spider-Man:No Way Home
- youngest woman nominated for this award
- named her top 100 influential people
- one of her record labels
- her second middle name
- her boyfriend
17 Clues: month born • her last name • her boyfriend • her middle name • career as a child • her genre of music • state she was born • her second middle name • one of her record labels • plays Rue in this TV show • song from The Greatest Showman • where her acting career started • named her top 100 influential people • one of her songs, relates to Peter Man • youngest woman nominated for this award • ...
