black history month Crossword Puzzles
Black history month 2021-02-21
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- First black person to play in the MLB
- Black History Month is in this month
- First black female to travel in space
- Lack of fairness
- First African American vice president of the United States
- Unfair treatment of a person or group
- Someone is forced to work for another
- Refused to give her seat up
- first black female self-made millionaire
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- Unjust of prejudicial privileges among different races, backgrounds, etc
- Famously known for peanut butter
- This famous civil rights activist is known for his speech "I have a dream"
- Invented the gas mask
- Racial separation of people into racial groups
- The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
- First black president of the United States
- First black person to play in the NBA
- Practice of including people of all different races, cultures, backgrounds
- Belief that one racial group is superior to another
- Group that fought for equal rights
20 Clues: Lack of fairness • Invented the gas mask • Refused to give her seat up • Famously known for peanut butter • Group that fought for equal rights • Black History Month is in this month • First black person to play in the MLB • First black person to play in the NBA • First black female to travel in space • Unfair treatment of a person or group • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Became one of the most successful businesswomen in the world through her TV show The Oprah Winfrey Show
- league baseball Jackie robinson was the First African to play ____
- Rosa was a ____ famous for not giving up her seat on the bus
- Civil rights leader who opened the Tuskegee blank in Alabama
- General who became the first African-American blank of State
- protest Civil rights leader who brought about change through ______
- performers of all time was One of the most popular
- The first African-American child to attend an all-white blank in the South
- during the Harlem Renaissance
- Author and poet
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- Madam cj walkerKnown as the first woman self-made
- Civil War hero who later became a
- Track and field blank gold medalist
- The first African-American justice of the United States blank
- Muhamid AliChampionship _____ and civil rights activist
- Scientist who helped farmers in the south and discovered many ways to use the Gorge washington carver
- Famous leader and member of the Nation of
- First African-American ____ of the United States
- Is Considered the greatest_____ player in history
19 Clues: Author and poet • during the Harlem Renaissance • Civil War hero who later became a • Track and field blank gold medalist • Famous leader and member of the Nation of • First African-American ____ of the United States • Madam cj walkerKnown as the first woman self-made • Is Considered the greatest_____ player in history • performers of all time was One of the most popular • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024-02-14
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- THIS ALTHLETE BROKE THE COLOR LINE AND HERALDED THE END OF RACIAL SEGREGATION IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.
- THIS WEALTHY ENTREPRENEUR ONCE EMPLOYED MADAM CJ WALKER.
- SHE WAS ONE OF THE PROMINENT FIGURES IN THE STONEWALL UPRISING OF 1969 AND WAS AN OUTSPOKEN ADVOCATE FOR GAY RIGHTS.
- THIS WOMAN WAS THE ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN PHYSICIAN IN HER CLASS AT THE NEW ENGLAND FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE IN 1860.
- BORN IN DECATUR, ALABAMA, THIS WOMAN LATER BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO TRAVEL SPACE.
- ALTHOUGH THIS WOMAN DIED YOUNG, HER CELLS CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE WORLD.
- THIS YOUNG ENTREPENEUR HAS BECOME A BIG SUCCESS STARTING FROM HER GRANDMOTHER'S RECIPES.
- RAISED IN SAGINAW, MICHIGAN, THIS ATHLETE WENT ON TO BECOME ONE OF THE GREATEST WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYERS OF ALL TIME.
- HE BECAME KNOWN AS "THE PLANT DOCTOR" TO LOCAL FARMERS DUE TO HIS ABILITY TO DISCERN HOW TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THEIR GARDENS, FIELDS AND ORCHARDS.
- BEING ONE OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FOOTBALL STARS, THIS ATHLETE WAS INDUCTED INFO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME IN 2005.
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- THIS MAN WAS AN ADVISOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR AND WAS ACTIVE IN BOTH THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND LATER THE GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
- THIS WOMAN WAS BORN IN 1908 AND WOULD BECOME THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE JUDGE IN THE US.
- SHE WAS THE FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN (NCNW) AND WAS ACTIVE IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
- THIS TONY AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINER STARRED IN LIN MANUEL MIRANDA'S LANDMARK MUSICAL HAMILTON.
- THIS COMEDIAN WAS FIRST RECOGNIZED FOR HER TALENT AS A WRITER ON THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW.
- THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO ARGUE A CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT AND WAS THE FIRST TO SERVE AS A FEDERAL JUDGE.
- THIS AWARD WINNING ACTOR STARRED IN MARVEL STUDIOS BLACK PANTHER.
- BORN IN HOLLY SPRINGS, MS, THIS WOMAN WENT ON TO BECOME ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE.
- SHE IS REFERRED TO AS THE "QUEEN OF SOUL".
19 Clues: SHE IS REFERRED TO AS THE "QUEEN OF SOUL". • THIS WEALTHY ENTREPRENEUR ONCE EMPLOYED MADAM CJ WALKER. • THIS AWARD WINNING ACTOR STARRED IN MARVEL STUDIOS BLACK PANTHER. • ALTHOUGH THIS WOMAN DIED YOUNG, HER CELLS CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE WORLD. • THIS WOMAN WAS BORN IN 1908 AND WOULD BECOME THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE JUDGE IN THE US. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-07
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- Invented the process of removing cataracts with a laser beam
- Invented the carbon lightbulb filament
- 1st African-American woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice
- 1st African-American Senator
- Current Atlanta Mayor
- Invented the ironing board
- Invented the traffic light
- Free at Last
- Phenomenal Woman
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- Author of The Color Purple
- 1st African-American U.S. Vice President
- Good Trouble
- 1st African-American U.S. President
- Author of Go Tell it on the Mountain
- Author of Roots
- Author of Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Current International President and CEO of AKA
- NASA Mathematician-Hidden Figure
- 1st African-American Sorority
19 Clues: Good Trouble • Free at Last • Author of Roots • Phenomenal Woman • Current Atlanta Mayor • Author of The Color Purple • Invented the ironing board • Invented the traffic light • 1st African-American Senator • 1st African-American Sorority • NASA Mathematician-Hidden Figure • 1st African-American U.S. President • Author of Go Tell it on the Mountain • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-15
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- Having more over someone else
- black history month
- Just behavior or treatment
- Courteous and polite
- Learning
- Behavior involving physical force
- Hate against certain people
- People being forced to do tasks
- Tranquility
- The end of getting something done
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- Unjust treatment or control
- Being free
- Walking in a certain way
- Including people and giving the same opportunities
- Getting a chance to do something
- Being friendly or doing good acts
- Your blood line and past family
- The hate against a specific race
- Having high respect
19 Clues: Learning • Being free • Tranquility • black history month • Having high respect • Courteous and polite • Walking in a certain way • Just behavior or treatment • Unjust treatment or control • Hate against certain people • Having more over someone else • Your blood line and past family • People being forced to do tasks • Getting a chance to do something • The hate against a specific race • ...
Black History Month! 2015-01-29
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- What Martin Luther King Jr. fought to end
- Luther King Jr. He created of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Have a Dream Speech Words so powerful Spoken from Martin Luther King Jr. they changed the minds of billions of people around the world
- Lincoln He created The Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the Confederate states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
- The purpose of Black History Month
- In honor of all African's Americans who change our world for good
- Tubman escaped from slavery and became one of the most effective and celebrated leaders of the Underground Railroad
- The act or belief of discriminating people for their skin color
- Rights Act of 1964 This law prohibits discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, religion, or national origin and also provides the federal government with the powers to enforce desegregation
- 4, 1968 The day an African American Leader who fought against segregation was assassinated
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- Rights Act of 1965 Making it easier for Southern colored people to register to vote
- Robinson He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball
- Obama He is an African American who is currently changing our world
- Jail Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested and sent here after and wrote letters from here too
- Baines Johnson He signed the law for African Americans to be able to vote
- Douglass He Wrote about his life describing his experiences as a slave in his 1845 autobiography
- African Americans begin a march to Montgomery in support of voting rights and is also the name of a movie based on Martin Luther King Jr.
- Rights Movement largest social movement of the 20th century
- Parks A female rightist who fought with Martin Luther King Jr.
- what most African Americans were forced to be
20 Clues: The purpose of Black History Month • What Martin Luther King Jr. fought to end • what most African Americans were forced to be • Luther King Jr. He created of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Rights Movement largest social movement of the 20th century • Parks A female rightist who fought with Martin Luther King Jr. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- What every person should have regardless of gender, skin color, religion, etc.
- The process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group.
- Sounds that are sung or played on instruments create ____.
- The act of separating people based off of their skin color
- All people who are eligible citizens have ____, which allow them to participate in elections.
- Putting yourself in other people's shoes is called _____.
- The willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that differ from your own
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- The act of pushing away a person or a group of people because of an undesired quality.
- To judge someone based off of observation rather than someone's character.
- The state of being on the same playing field despite any differences that a person or group of people may have.
- The practice of treating a person or group of people differently from other people/groups.
- Lack of fair treatment of a person or group of people because of the color of their skin.
- A group of people described by physical characteristics
- Working hard without giving up.
- A strong dislike of something or someone.
- The act of strong disapproval.
- Beliefs, customs, and arts of a particular group of people are all examples of ____.
- To treat a person or a group of people cruelly.
- A condition in which one person is owned by another.
19 Clues: The act of strong disapproval. • Working hard without giving up. • A strong dislike of something or someone. • To treat a person or a group of people cruelly. • A condition in which one person is owned by another. • A group of people described by physical characteristics • Putting yourself in other people's shoes is called _____. • ...
Black History Month 2017-02-14
20 Clues: X • Obama • Vesey • Parks • Evers • Newton • Joplin • Tubman • Garvey • Carson • Turner • Attucks • Robinson • Williams • Douglass • Williams • Ellington • T.Washington • Luther King Jr. • Washington Carver
Black History Month 2022-02-15
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- Having more over someone else
- black history month
- Just behavior or treatment
- Courteous and polite
- Learning
- Behavior involving physical force
- Hate against certain people
- People being forced to do tasks
- Tranquility
- The end of getting something done
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- Unjust treatment or control
- Being free
- Third month
- Including people and giving the same opportunities
- Getting a chance to do something
- Being friendly or doing good acts
- Your blood line and past family
- The hate against a specific race
- Having high respect
19 Clues: Learning • Being free • Third month • Tranquility • black history month • Having high respect • Courteous and polite • Just behavior or treatment • Unjust treatment or control • Hate against certain people • Having more over someone else • Your blood line and past family • People being forced to do tasks • Getting a chance to do something • The hate against a specific race • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-08
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- first African American MLB player with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947
- first African American woman to orbit in space aboard Endeavour
- Congress of Racial Equality, most famous for launching Freedom Rides
- "We are not makers of history. We are made by history."
- amendment that abolished slavery
- department store seamstress who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger
- first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner
- "Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
- "If not us, then who? If not now, then when?"
- "It isn’t where you come from; it’s where you’re going that counts.”
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- "Truth is powerful and it prevails."
- first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968
- "In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
- amendment that prohibits denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous servitude
- commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States
- famed author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Signs" in 1969
- launched in 1961 to test local compliance with federal orders to desegregate interstate bus terminals
- amendment that established African Americans, including ex-slaves, as American citizens
- formed February 12, 1909, to work toward the abolition of segregation and discrimination
19 Clues: amendment that abolished slavery • "Truth is powerful and it prevails." • "If not us, then who? If not now, then when?" • first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner • "We are not makers of history. We are made by history." • first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 • famed author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Signs" in 1969 • ...
Black history month 2021-02-21
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- Invented the gas mask
- The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
- first black female self-made millionaire
- Group that fought for equal rights
- First African American vice president of the United States
- This famous civil rights activist is known for his speech "I have a dream"
- Belief that one racial group is superior to another
- Practice of including people of all different races, cultures, backgrounds
- Unjust of prejudicial privileges among different races, backgrounds, etc
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- First black person to play in the MLB
- Refused to give her seat up
- Black History Month is in this month
- Famously known for peanut butter
- First black president of the United States
- Someone is forced to work for another
- First black person to play in the NBA
- Unfair treatment of a person or group
- Lack of fairness
- First black female to travel in space
- Racial separation of people into racial groups
20 Clues: Lack of fairness • Invented the gas mask • Refused to give her seat up • Famously known for peanut butter • Group that fought for equal rights • Black History Month is in this month • First black person to play in the MLB • Someone is forced to work for another • First black person to play in the NBA • Unfair treatment of a person or group • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-05
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- Princess and the Frog
- Formally Known as Kanye West
- First Colony to ban slavery. 1777
- Riley,Huey, and Granddad
- a traditional West African dance from Guinea used to celebrate the fishing harvest.
- Slow Cooked, Hearty Southern Comfort Food
- Black Entertainment Television
- Get Out
- WAKANDA FOREVER[actor]
- Best Selling Album of All Time
- The Master of Disaster;The Dancing Destroyer;World Heavyweight Champion from the Rocky Movie Franchise
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- Founder of Black History Month
- Martin and ____
- First Black Character in the Peanuts Comic Strip.
- Who Betty Boop was modeled after.
- Chicago Comedian who died in 2008 from sarcoidosis
- Family Feud Host
- Jersey Number 23 or 6
- Bel-Air is located in which State
19 Clues: Get Out • Martin and ____ • Family Feud Host • Princess and the Frog • Jersey Number 23 or 6 • WAKANDA FOREVER[actor] • Riley,Huey, and Granddad • Formally Known as Kanye West • Founder of Black History Month • Black Entertainment Television • Best Selling Album of All Time • First Colony to ban slavery. 1777 • Who Betty Boop was modeled after. • Bel-Air is located in which State • ...
LOCAL 1825 WEEKLY CROSSWORD - BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION 2022-02-18
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- Home of Audre Lorde Papers
- "We shall ____"
- The first African American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature
- Named "Black Moses" of St. Croix
- First black governor of USVI
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- First Black POTUS senatorial home
- Rosa Park's occupation
- Advised Roosevelt on minority affairs
- First Black person to win Nobel Prize
- First African-American labor union
- First HBCU
- Creator of Black History Month
- Madame Senate President
- Black history month
- Governor of U.S. Virgin Islands
- First Black woman elected to Congress
- UVI's designation
- President of Local 1825
18 Clues: First HBCU • "We shall ____" • UVI's designation • Black history month • Rosa Park's occupation • Madame Senate President • President of Local 1825 • Home of Audre Lorde Papers • First black governor of USVI • Creator of Black History Month • Governor of U.S. Virgin Islands • Named "Black Moses" of St. Croix • First Black POTUS senatorial home • First African-American labor union • ...
Black History Month Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-10
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- The 2023 theme for Black History Month.
- Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech given during The March on Washington, titled: ________
- Which President officially recognized Black History Month in 1976?
- a pioneer and great influencer of American Dance, who showcased the universality of the African American experience through his different pieces.
- The four colors that represent Black History Month are red, green, black and ________
- First professional black baseball player, #42.
- Lawrence Douglas Wilder was the first African American elected Governor in the United States. He served as Governor for the state of ________.
- February was chosen as Black History Month to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and the 16th President of the US:__________
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- Name of first African American to be appointed to the supreme court
- Has been deemed the "Father of Black History".
- Previously to being honored for a month, Black History was a _____ long.
- First African American President of the United States
- Phillis Wheatley was just ______ years old when she became the first published female African American writer.
- Dorothy Vaughan was not only a highly experienced mathematician, but also the first African American Manager for _____.
- Acronym of one of the oldest and largest Civil Rights Organizations
15 Clues: The 2023 theme for Black History Month. • Has been deemed the "Father of Black History". • First professional black baseball player, #42. • First African American President of the United States • Which President officially recognized Black History Month in 1976? • Name of first African American to be appointed to the supreme court • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-02
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- first African American President
- college Carter Woodson attended
- wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird sings
- invented the first traffic light
- invented the street sweeper
- Wheatley's first poem was published at what age
- Obama was a Senator from this state
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- month Black History month is celebrated
- first African American writer in America
- the state Carter Woodson was from
- invented the potato chip
- invented peanut butter
- state Maya Angelou was born
- invented the ice cream scoop
- invented the pencil sharpener
- the city MLK Jr. gave his speech
- mother of the modern day civil rights movement
- invented the drop mailbox
18 Clues: invented peanut butter • invented the potato chip • invented the drop mailbox • state Maya Angelou was born • invented the street sweeper • invented the ice cream scoop • invented the pencil sharpener • college Carter Woodson attended • first African American President • invented the first traffic light • the city MLK Jr. gave his speech • the state Carter Woodson was from • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Was only 20 when he disguised himself as a sailor and escaped to New York without being enslaved. He would go around the Northern States and encourage people to stop slavery.
- He was a 5 times NBA Champion and he wore numbers 24 and 8 ; his nickname was the Black Mamba.
- She is married to the First African American president, she was the First African American Lady of the White House
- Entrepreneur billionaire who had a talk show
- His nickname is King —-- and he was the youngest player to be drafted into the NBA as #1 when he was 18.
- poet who was a Cabaret dancer and an activist
- was the most popular female jazz singer for more than a century, Her most famous song was, “A-Tisket A-Tasket”.
- helped NASA calculate the path for the first human spaceflight in 1961 and she started high school at just 10 years old!
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- She won 2 World Championship gold medals at just age 16! She is said to be the greatest gymnast to ever live.
- Civil Rights Leader, Told a huge speech that is still remembered today.
- He invented tons of things with peanuts including peanut butter and he created inventions to help farmers crops.
- He was thought to be one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century and he received the Liberty Medal.
- First African American president of the United States. Also, he won “Nobel Peace Prize”
- actor that participated in many Disney Channel Shows, and is commonly known for her role as MJ in spider man homecoming.
- has won the most Grammy's and she is the most awarded women artist in MTV Video Music. Also, she is the most Grammy nominated artist.
- into the U.S. House of Representatives for 4 years, fought for equal rights, and 1st person to run for president
- She's an American activist. Her work was discovered by Joe Biden and she also read one of her poems at hisinauguration.
- She helped slaves escape in a “secret tunnel”. In total, she helped 750 slaves escape.
18 Clues: Entrepreneur billionaire who had a talk show • poet who was a Cabaret dancer and an activist • Civil Rights Leader, Told a huge speech that is still remembered today. • First African American president of the United States. Also, he won “Nobel Peace Prize” • She helped slaves escape in a “secret tunnel”. In total, she helped 750 slaves escape. • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Emancipation Proclamation
- The “King of Pop”
- Father of Black History
- First African-American President in U.S. history
- First black recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
- hit single “What’s Goin On”
- Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely”
- “I Have a Dream” Speech
- Black History Month
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- First African-American world heavyweight boxing champion
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice
- First African-American in MLB
- Musician nicknamed Satchmo, famous for signing “What a Wonderful World”
- Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- “I Know The Caged Bird Sings”
- Famous Philanthropist with a talk show
- Bus Boycott location
18 Clues: The “King of Pop” • Black History Month • Bus Boycott location • Father of Black History • “I Have a Dream” Speech • Emancipation Proclamation • hit single “What’s Goin On” • First African-American in MLB • “I Know The Caged Bird Sings” • Founder of Famous Amos Cookies • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous Philanthropist with a talk show • ...
Black History Month! 2020-02-05
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- Garrett Morgan helped invent the ________ light
- To celebrate Black music, some schools have _________ and dances
- Black History Month encourages us to learn the _________ of Black-Americans
- Black History Month is celebrated in this month every year
- Harriet _________ helped many slaves escape slavery
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- Today, we discussed Black History _______
- ________ Obama was the first Black-American president
- Lewis Latimer helped to invent the ___________
- ________ Franklin is Art's favorite singer OF ALL TIME!
- Black History Month is usually celebrated by students in their ________
- George Washington Carver popularized _______ butter
11 Clues: Today, we discussed Black History _______ • Lewis Latimer helped to invent the ___________ • Garrett Morgan helped invent the ________ light • George Washington Carver popularized _______ butter • Harriet _________ helped many slaves escape slavery • ________ Obama was the first Black-American president • ________ Franklin is Art's favorite singer OF ALL TIME! • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-25
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- Civil rights leader known for not giving up her seat in Birmingham, Alabama
- Successful singer and songwriter; was a part of new edition
- President of freedoms bank
- First African American MLB player
- First African American female millionaire
- Two time democratic presidential candidate; founded PUSH
- Famous boxer who won the WBA, WBC, and lineal heavyweight title
- Successful TV hostess, producer, media proprietor
- NBA player who is a 3 time NBA championship holder
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- Famous rapper and clothing line franchisee
- First African American to receive his PhD
- Former First Lady of the US
- Founded the NAACP
- 11 time world champion at the Olympic Games
- Former POTUS from 2008-2016
- One of the most famous and influential African American poets and writers
- Most remembered player from the Chicago Bulls
- "King of Pop"
18 Clues: "King of Pop" • Founded the NAACP • President of freedoms bank • Former First Lady of the US • Former POTUS from 2008-2016 • First African American MLB player • First African American to receive his PhD • First African American female millionaire • Famous rapper and clothing line franchisee • 11 time world champion at the Olympic Games • ...
Black History Month 2023-01-31
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- to obscure or conceal
- without pity
- form intrigue in an underhand manner
- practices handed from from the past by tradition
- completely wanting or lacking
- having rugged physical strength
- make calm or still
- lacking in physical beauty
- intense or sharp
- a band of flowers or other foliage
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- give life or energy to
- crouch or curl up
- avoiding detection by moving carefully
- enclose as with a covering
- covered with dirt
- be uncomfortably hot
- a humble request for help from someone in authority
- demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
18 Clues: without pity • intense or sharp • crouch or curl up • covered with dirt • make calm or still • be uncomfortably hot • to obscure or conceal • give life or energy to • enclose as with a covering • lacking in physical beauty • completely wanting or lacking • having rugged physical strength • a band of flowers or other foliage • form intrigue in an underhand manner • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-21
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- Actress grammy winner
- poet and activist harlem
- Jazz musician known for king of Jazz
- black woman lawyer
- Mathmatician NASA engineer
- Secretary of state
- Inventor gas mask traffic symbol
- boxer
- first Afric americ president
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- 1st academy award for best actor
- abolishnist and activist "aint i a women"
- tennis player first black am wimbeldon
- A chemist who created cortisone
- Won 4 gold medals 1936 olympics
- First black baseball player
- 1963 march leader
- Poetof "caged bird"
- Changed the diaologe of white/black
18 Clues: boxer • 1963 march leader • black woman lawyer • Secretary of state • Poetof "caged bird" • Actress grammy winner • poet and activist harlem • Mathmatician NASA engineer • First black baseball player • first Afric americ president • A chemist who created cortisone • Won 4 gold medals 1936 olympics • 1st academy award for best actor • Inventor gas mask traffic symbol • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-01
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- Who was the first black astronaut to walk in space
- Someone who had a dream
- "Where there is no ___; there is no strength" - Oprah Winfrey
- "Never be limited by other people's limited ____" - Mae Jemison
- What service did the first African American female millionaire, Madame CJ Walker provide?
- Former POTUS from 2008-2016
- "You must never be ___ about what you are doing when its right" - Rosa Parks
- " If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then ___, but whatever you do keep moving forward" - Martin Luther King Jr
- Who was the ladies world figure skating championship in 1986?
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- King of Pop
- Which important legislation forbid employers from discriminating against minorities
- Arthur Ashe was a famous ____
- Founder of NAACP; African American sociologist who attended Harvard
- The month is known as Black History Month
- Who was the first black American to get a PhD
- She was the first licensed African-American pilot
- "Every great dream begins with a ___. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world" - Harriet Tubman
- "You really change the ____ if you care enough" Marian Wright Edeiman
18 Clues: King of Pop • Someone who had a dream • Former POTUS from 2008-2016 • Arthur Ashe was a famous ____ • The month is known as Black History Month • Who was the first black American to get a PhD • She was the first licensed African-American pilot • Who was the first black astronaut to walk in space • "Where there is no ___; there is no strength" - Oprah Winfrey • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-21
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- Famous rapper
- first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary
- Famous women that sung for the last super bowl
- Famous rapper
- One of the top engineers in the International Business Machines Corporation
- Famous comedian
- Actor for spiderman
- Actor and a rapper
- Actor,singer and producer
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- the first woman self-made millionaire
- American rapper
- First african american women to get an international pilot's license
- Actor and comedian
- One the most iconic and influential musicians
- First african american women who orbited into space
- a nba center
- Famous african american actor
- Never backed in his stand against racism
- He fought for civil rights by martin Luther king jr
19 Clues: a nba center • Famous rapper • Famous rapper • American rapper • Famous comedian • Actor and comedian • Actor and a rapper • Actor for spiderman • Actor,singer and producer • Famous african american actor • the first woman self-made millionaire • Never backed in his stand against racism • One the most iconic and influential musicians • Famous women that sung for the last super bowl • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-08
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- I have a _____
- A peaceful protester who countered prejudice in the United States
- A movement that began in July 2013
- Best selling artist in the US for 2009
- 49th vice president
- Black History Month
- A form of helping each other
- The quality of being fair and impartial.
- The first African-American US president.
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- Prominent activist who was a former slave
- The state of being equal
- Calculated critical calculations of orbital mechanics
- Known as "the first lady of civil rights"
- "A winner is a dreamer who never gives up."
- Frequent use of your imagination*
- American poet, writer, and professor.
- First black woman to work for NASA
- A dance style that originated from African folk dances
18 Clues: I have a _____ • 49th vice president • Black History Month • The state of being equal • A form of helping each other • Frequent use of your imagination* • A movement that began in July 2013 • First black woman to work for NASA • American poet, writer, and professor. • Best selling artist in the US for 2009 • The quality of being fair and impartial. • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Colvin When she was 15 she refused to get out of her seat on the bus.
- Carlos American former track and field athlete and professional American football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
- o. Davis, From becoming a pilot. Not his white classmates at West Point, a military academy, refusing to be his roommate.
- Walter "Major" Taylor Was an African-American professional cyclist.
- parks Helped initiate the civil rights movement in the united states.
- Ali Was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
- Was the youngest boy to win the Nobel prize.
- Flowers Is an American bobsledder. In 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Nell Bridges Hall Is an American civil rights activist.
- Arthur Johnson Nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who, at the height of crow.
- Ashley Manuel Is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle events. Jack Arthur Johnson
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- washington carver was an agricultural scientist how the inventor of hundreds of products using peanuts
- Andrew Jones Is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist who specializes in freestyle sprint events.
- Walker The First Black American to Be a Self-Made Millionaire.
- Isadora Platts Boynton Robinson Was an American activist who was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama.
- Carol Jemison She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- Roosevelt Robinson Was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League.
- Oliver Davis Sr Was a United States Army general. In 1940, he became the first African-American to rise to the rank of brigadier general.
- Eliza Mahoney Was the first African-American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States.
- Tubman Was an American abolitionist and social activist. Born into slavery, she escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 slaves, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad.
20 Clues: Was the youngest boy to win the Nobel prize. • Nell Bridges Hall Is an American civil rights activist. • Flowers Is an American bobsledder. In 2002 Winter Olympics. • Walker The First Black American to Be a Self-Made Millionaire. • Walter "Major" Taylor Was an African-American professional cyclist. • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Musician nicknamed Satchmo, famous for signing “What a Wonderful World”
- arrested for refusing to give up her seat
- Black History Month
- “I Know The Caged Bird Sings”
- First African-American President in U.S. history
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Father of Black History
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- First African-American world heavyweight boxing champion
- First black recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
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- The “King of Pop”
- First African-American in MLB
- Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely”
- Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
- hit single “What’s Goin On”
- “I Have a Dream” Speech
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice
- Famous Philanthropist with a talk show
18 Clues: The “King of Pop” • Black History Month • “I Have a Dream” Speech • Father of Black History • Emancipation Proclamation • hit single “What’s Goin On” • First African-American in MLB • “I Know The Caged Bird Sings” • Founder of Famous Amos Cookies • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous Philanthropist with a talk show • Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely” • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Musician nicknamed Satchmo, famous for signing “What a Wonderful World”
- arrested for refusing to give up her seat
- Black History Month
- “I Know The Caged Bird Sings”
- First African-American President in U.S. history
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Father of Black History
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- First African-American world heavyweight boxing champion
- First black recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
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- The “King of Pop”
- First African-American in MLB
- Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely”
- Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
- hit single “What’s Goin On”
- “I Have a Dream” Speech
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice
- Famous Philanthropist with a talk show
18 Clues: The “King of Pop” • Black History Month • “I Have a Dream” Speech • Father of Black History • Emancipation Proclamation • hit single “What’s Goin On” • First African-American in MLB • “I Know The Caged Bird Sings” • Founder of Famous Amos Cookies • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous Philanthropist with a talk show • Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely” • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Musician nicknamed Satchmo, famous for singing “What a Wonderful World”
- arrested for refusing to give up her seat
- Black History Month
- “I Know The Caged Bird Sings”
- First African-American President in U.S. history
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Father of Black History
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- First African-American world heavyweight boxing champion
- First black recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
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- The “King of Pop”
- First African-American in MLB
- Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely”
- Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
- hit single “What’s Goin On”
- “I Have a Dream” Speech
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice
- Famous Philanthropist with a talk show
18 Clues: The “King of Pop” • Black History Month • “I Have a Dream” Speech • Father of Black History • Emancipation Proclamation • hit single “What’s Goin On” • First African-American in MLB • “I Know The Caged Bird Sings” • Founder of Famous Amos Cookies • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous Philanthropist with a talk show • Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely” • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Musician nicknamed Satchmo, famous for singing “What a Wonderful World”
- arrested for refusing to give up her seat
- Black History Month
- “I Know The Caged Bird Sings”
- First African-American President in U.S. history
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Father of Black History
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- First African-American world heavyweight boxing champion
- First black recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
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- The “King of Pop”
- First African-American in MLB
- Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely”
- Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
- hit single “What’s Goin On”
- “I Have a Dream” Speech
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice
- Famous Philanthropist with a talk show
18 Clues: The “King of Pop” • Black History Month • “I Have a Dream” Speech • Father of Black History • Emancipation Proclamation • hit single “What’s Goin On” • First African-American in MLB • “I Know The Caged Bird Sings” • Founder of Famous Amos Cookies • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous Philanthropist with a talk show • Singer/songwriter of “Isn’t She Lovely” • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-31
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- Number of days in February
- Name of Historical Black Colleges
- He was called "The Greatest"
- Reknowned Poet and Civil Rights Activist
- Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
- Scored 81 Points in One Game
- The Goat of Basketball
- Has won 23 Grand Slams
- Known for her kindness and famous talk show
- 1st Black Major League Baseball Player
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- Number of HBCUs in existence
- Leader of the Underground Railroad
- Black History Month
- Human Rights Activist
- World Record Breaking Track Star
- 1st Black President of the United States
- Her unwillingness to move ignited the Civil Rights Movement
- First Black Millionaire in the Hair Care Industry
18 Clues: Black History Month • Human Rights Activist • The Goat of Basketball • Has won 23 Grand Slams • Number of days in February • Number of HBCUs in existence • He was called "The Greatest" • Scored 81 Points in One Game • World Record Breaking Track Star • Name of Historical Black Colleges • Leader of the Underground Railroad • Leader of the Civil Rights Movement • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-28
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- First black female in Congress.
- First black woman director in Hollywood.
- “I have a dream”
- Best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
- A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20 year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- African American agricultural scientist and inventor.
- First African American women to hold a pilot license
- The first black women to lead an armed military raid.
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- One of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people.
- Played fifteen seasons in National Basketball Association between 1984 and 2003
- First black woman to own her own production company.
- Father of the abolitionist movement.
- First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal
- First black woman to travel into space
- First African American child to attend a whites only elementary school.
- Born into slavery in Swaterkill
- First African American Supreme Court Justice.
- “Queen Bey”
18 Clues: “Queen Bey” • “I have a dream” • First black female in Congress. • Born into slavery in Swaterkill • Father of the abolitionist movement. • First black woman to travel into space • First black woman director in Hollywood. • First African American Supreme Court Justice. • First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal • First black woman to own her own production company. • ...
Black History Month - Canada 2023-02-24
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- the king of inside swing.
- the first Black Canadian woman elected to parliament.(2 word)
- 27th Governor General of Canada.
- established the first Black-owned and operated radio station.( 2 word)
- author of shame on me: An Anatomy of Race and Belonging.
- this was the first city in Canada to designate February as Black History Month
- Challenged racial segregation at a cinema in Nova Scotia.
- Some people fled to the northern states because it seemed ______ than Canada.
- this month was chosen because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were both born in this month.
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- wrote "hymn to freedom" along with Oscar Peterson.
- Black History Month is a time to __________ and remember the way that Black Canadians have contributed to Canadaas a country and a culture.
- longest running Black theatre company in Canada.
- this was where Black loyalists settled after the war.
- longest serving member of the senate of Canada.
- Loyalists were promised this, but the Black loyalists didn't receive theirs for a long time and when they did, it was much smaller than what was promised.
- this were the people who fought on the side of the British during the American revolution.
- Black people experienced this from white people who were living in the area.
- first Black female lawyer in Canada. (2 word)
- this was used to help over 100,000 slaves scape to Canada to be free.
- Black History Month first became popularized in this country in 1926.
20 Clues: the king of inside swing. • 27th Governor General of Canada. • first Black female lawyer in Canada. (2 word) • longest serving member of the senate of Canada. • longest running Black theatre company in Canada. • wrote "hymn to freedom" along with Oscar Peterson. • this was where Black loyalists settled after the war. • ...
Black History Month 2023-01-31
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- First African American
- a world achievement The first Black history month theme
- leads Black History Month Celebrations
- Established Negro History week
- known as the "mother of black history month"
- brought National attention to black strugglers
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- Worked to eliminate oppression
- National sponsor of Black History Month
- black activist
- into the US Senate
10 Clues: black activist • into the US Senate • First African American • Worked to eliminate oppression • Established Negro History week • leads Black History Month Celebrations • National sponsor of Black History Month • known as the "mother of black history month" • brought National attention to black strugglers • a world achievement The first Black history month theme
Black History Month 2023-02-17
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- first black Supreme Court justice; Thurgood _____
- she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association for 319 weeks.
- Jesse Owens won this many gold medals a the 1936 Olympics
- first African-American woman to serve as a justice of the United States Supreme Court (last name)
- jackie robinson was the first black baseball player; he played for this team
- Malcolm X was a spokesman for the Nation of _____
- first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license; Bessie ______
- Medgar Evers was an American civil rights activist and the NAACP's first field secretary in __________ (U.S. state)
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- wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
- an American girl group and a premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.
- mamba Kobe Bryant's nickname
- Louis Armstrong played this musical instrument
- Rosa Parks was best known for her pivotal role in the _____ bus boycott.
- Booker T. _____ was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States.
- helped slaves escape to freedom on the "Underground Railroad"
- Muhammad Ali's sport
- W.E.B. du Bois was born in this state
17 Clues: Muhammad Ali's sport • mamba Kobe Bryant's nickname • W.E.B. du Bois was born in this state • wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" • Louis Armstrong played this musical instrument • first black Supreme Court justice; Thurgood _____ • Malcolm X was a spokesman for the Nation of _____ • Jesse Owens won this many gold medals a the 1936 Olympics • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- African American Actor (2 words)
- king of pop (2 words)
- 99 club Wr (2 words
- Football legend(2word)
- Football best Qb franchise(2 words)
- Shot one three (2 words)
- Cant shoot one three (2 words)
- Multiple NFL playoffs and Superbowl(2 words)
- Caught 10 Td passes and 1,000 receiving yards
- First Rb to ever have 1,500 rushing yards (2 words
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- First African American astronaut(2 words)
- professional tennis player (2 words)
- Best CB in NFL history(2 words)
- G.O.A.T of basketball (2word)
- 99 club Dt (2 words)
- 99 club OT (2 words)
- 7,6 (2 word)
17 Clues: 7,6 (2 word) • 99 club Wr (2 words • 99 club Dt (2 words) • 99 club OT (2 words) • king of pop (2 words) • Football legend(2word) • Shot one three (2 words) • G.O.A.T of basketball (2word) • Cant shoot one three (2 words) • Best CB in NFL history(2 words) • African American Actor (2 words) • Football best Qb franchise(2 words) • professional tennis player (2 words) • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- G.O.A.T of basketball (2word)
- Shot one three (2 words)
- 7,6 (2 word)
- 99 club OT (2 words)
- Multiple NFL playoffs and Superbowl(2 words)
- professional tennis player (2 words)
- Football legend(2word)
- 99 club Dt (2 words)
- First African American astronaut(2 words)
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- Football best Qb franchise(2 words)
- 99 club Wr (2 words
- Cant shoot one three (2 words)
- African American Actor (2 words)
- king of pop (2 words)
- First Rb to ever have 1,500 rushing yards (2 words
- Best CB in NFL history(2 words)
- Caught 10 Td passes and 1,000 receiving yards
17 Clues: 7,6 (2 word) • 99 club Wr (2 words • 99 club OT (2 words) • 99 club Dt (2 words) • king of pop (2 words) • Football legend(2word) • Shot one three (2 words) • G.O.A.T of basketball (2word) • Cant shoot one three (2 words) • Best CB in NFL history(2 words) • African American Actor (2 words) • Football best Qb franchise(2 words) • professional tennis player (2 words) • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- They call him the fresh prince
- He was in the movie boyz in the hood
- He's most famous for the madea movies
- Iron mike is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time
- Civil right leader
- American actor and was on black panther
- nba player he was in space jam
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- Black mamba
- King of pop
- Civil right activist
- nurse,civil rights activists
- His catchphrase is move like a butterfly sting like a bee
- nba player, and shoe owner
- Tv host host family feud
- His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 nominations at the Grammy Awards
- Never made more than one shot in the nba
- First black president
17 Clues: Black mamba • King of pop • Civil right leader • Civil right activist • First black president • Tv host host family feud • nba player, and shoe owner • nurse,civil rights activists • They call him the fresh prince • nba player he was in space jam • He was in the movie boyz in the hood • He's most famous for the madea movies • American actor and was on black panther • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- G.O.A.T of basketball (2word)
- Shot one three (2 words)
- 7,6 (2 word)
- 99 club OT (2 words)
- Multiple NFL playoffs and Superbowl(2 words)
- professional tennis player (2 words)
- Football legend(2word)
- 99 club Dt (2 words)
- First African American astronaut(2 words)
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- Football best Qb franchise(2 words)
- 99 club Wr (2 words
- Cant shoot one three (2 words)
- African American Actor (2 words)
- king of pop (2 words)
- First Rb to ever have 1,500 rushing yards (2 words
- Best CB in NFL history(2 words)
- Caught 10 Td passes and 1,000 receiving yards
17 Clues: 7,6 (2 word) • 99 club Wr (2 words • 99 club OT (2 words) • 99 club Dt (2 words) • king of pop (2 words) • Football legend(2word) • Shot one three (2 words) • G.O.A.T of basketball (2word) • Cant shoot one three (2 words) • Best CB in NFL history(2 words) • African American Actor (2 words) • Football best Qb franchise(2 words) • professional tennis player (2 words) • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- Russel Westbrook Cant shoot one three (2 words)
- Caught 10 Td passes and 1,000 receiving yards
- Best CB in NFL history(2 words)
- 99 club Dt (2 words)
- African American Actor who played fresh prince (2 words)
- G.O.A.T of basketball (2word)
- Shot one three (2 words)
- Football legend(2word)
- First African American astronaut(2 words)
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- 99 club Wr (2 words
- Multiple NFL playoffs and Superbowl(2 words)
- professional tennis player (2 words)
- 99 club OT (2 words)
- king of pop (2 words)
- Football best Qb franchise(2 words)
- 7,6 Nba player (2 word)
- First Rb to ever have 1,500 rushing yards (2 words
17 Clues: 99 club Wr (2 words • 99 club OT (2 words) • 99 club Dt (2 words) • king of pop (2 words) • Football legend(2word) • 7,6 Nba player (2 word) • Shot one three (2 words) • G.O.A.T of basketball (2word) • Best CB in NFL history(2 words) • Football best Qb franchise(2 words) • professional tennis player (2 words) • First African American astronaut(2 words) • ...
Black History Month 2021-02-17
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- A type of meat you put in collard greens
- Country where Lupita Nyong'o was born
- Week long African American holiday celebration
- First African American POTUS
- Inventor of peanut butter
- Name of civil rights organization founded in 1909
- Played Whitney on the show A Different World
- First Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl
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- Wealthiest Black woman in the US
- Oldest HBCU in Washington, DC
- Made the famous I Have A Dream speech
- Spent 27 years imprisoned on Robben Island
- Underground railroad conductor called Moses
- Founder of Motown
- Original host of Soul Train
- Owner of media company TV-One
- Front man for the group The Time
17 Clues: Founder of Motown • Inventor of peanut butter • Original host of Soul Train • First African American POTUS • Oldest HBCU in Washington, DC • Owner of media company TV-One • Wealthiest Black woman in the US • Front man for the group The Time • Made the famous I Have A Dream speech • Country where Lupita Nyong'o was born • A type of meat you put in collard greens • ...
Black History Month 2020-12-11
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- Made the famous "I Have A Dream" speech
- Original host of Soul Train
- Week long African American celebration
- Famous tennis player and Civil Rights Champion
- Underground railroad conductor called Moses
- First Black quarterback to win a SuperBowl
- Front man for the group The Time
- Played Whitley on the Show 'A Different World'
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- Owner of the media company TV-One
- A type of meat you put in collard greens
- Inventor of peanut butter
- First African American POTUS
- Oldest historically Black college in Washington DC
- Country where Lupita Nyong'o was born
- Wealthiest Black woman in the US
- Spent 27 years imprisoned on Robben Island
- Founder of Motown
17 Clues: Founder of Motown • Inventor of peanut butter • Original host of Soul Train • First African American POTUS • Wealthiest Black woman in the US • Front man for the group The Time • Owner of the media company TV-One • Country where Lupita Nyong'o was born • Week long African American celebration • Made the famous "I Have A Dream" speech • A type of meat you put in collard greens • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-02
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- First black woman to host national TV show
- First to Earn a PHD from Harvard
- Agricultural Scientist Peanut Butter
- first female self-made millionaire
- first licensed pilot
- "Still I Rise"
- first woman elected to congress
- Escaped female slave, helped with underground railroad
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- First professional baseball player
- first person to attend white school
- 27 years in prison to later become president of South Africa
- Greatest Boxer of all time
- Arrested for refusing to give up bus seat
- Non-violent Civil Right Leader
- Civil Right leader. Protect yourself by any means
- escaped slavery prominent activist
- First black US president
17 Clues: "Still I Rise" • first licensed pilot • First black US president • Greatest Boxer of all time • Non-violent Civil Right Leader • first woman elected to congress • First to Earn a PHD from Harvard • First professional baseball player • escaped slavery prominent activist • first female self-made millionaire • first person to attend white school • Agricultural Scientist Peanut Butter • ...
Black History Month 2023-01-30
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- Medical School First Black medical school
- Rudolph She couldn't walk as a child but became a runner
- Ashe He played tennis
- Allen founded the AME church
- McDuffie He co-created Milestone Comics
- Lee Wrote and directed School Daze and Do the Right Thing
- LaMarr He was the voice of Static and John Stewart Green Lantern
- Haley He wrote Roots and Autobiography of Malcolm X
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- Pierce DC Comics' first Black superhero named Black Lightning
- Phi Alpha Fraternity The first Black Greek fraternity
- Luther King He attended Morehouse College
- Africa Nelson Mandela is from this country
- Johnson The first Black supermodel
- Morgan He created the traffic light
- Munroe Marvel's first Black superheroine
- Ailey A famous dancer and has a troupe named after him
- Lee He wrote and directed School Daze and Do the Right Thing
- Winfrey She had her own talk show and television network
18 Clues: Ashe He played tennis • Allen founded the AME church • Johnson The first Black supermodel • Morgan He created the traffic light • McDuffie He co-created Milestone Comics • Munroe Marvel's first Black superheroine • Medical School First Black medical school • Luther King He attended Morehouse College • Africa Nelson Mandela is from this country • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-28
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- Won a Presidential Medal of Freedom and is in the NBA Hall of Fame
- First African American to be President
- Freed slaves in the underground railroad
- One of the best baseball players and helped end segregation
- Wrote books and speeches about Civil Rights
- Author who helped fight segregation in Mississippi
- First African American to be a manager of NASA
- protested against segregation and fought in World War II
- Author and scientist
- Has some of the most home runs ever and spoke out against racism in the MLB
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- Track star and helped black women with pregnancies
- First African American professional football player
- Helped stand up for women and Civil Rights
- One of the best boxers ever
- Won 27 Grand titles
- Singer and rapper first to win 8 Grammys
- First African American Millionaire
17 Clues: Won 27 Grand titles • Author and scientist • One of the best boxers ever • First African American Millionaire • First African American to be President • Freed slaves in the underground railroad • Singer and rapper first to win 8 Grammys • Helped stand up for women and Civil Rights • Wrote books and speeches about Civil Rights • First African American to be a manager of NASA • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- played pro baseball for the brooklyn dodgers wore #42
- served as the first president of south africa
- played for the chicago bulls as number 23, one of the most famous basketball players of all time
- gave a speech for the president very recently, a poet who studied from harvard
- a famous gymnast, has won 30 world metals which is a record for gymnastics
- a famous singer, she recently performed at the super bowl in 2023
- blind pianist who mainly plays r&b
- one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement and the most photographed person in the 19th century
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- the first lady, married to the first black president
- probably the best three point shooter ever to exist, plays for golden state warriors as number 30
- a civil rights activist who was the first african american to attend an all white school
- gave up her seat on a bus during the same time as MLK began his protests
- a very famous poet, wrote:"And still I Rise"
- used to play basketball for los angeles lakers, wore #34
- she plays pro basketball for las vegas aces, her nickname is ACE
- our first female african american vice president
- known for her music, was called "the queen of soul" for her amazing voice
17 Clues: blind pianist who mainly plays r&b • a very famous poet, wrote:"And still I Rise" • served as the first president of south africa • our first female african american vice president • the first lady, married to the first black president • played pro baseball for the brooklyn dodgers wore #42 • used to play basketball for los angeles lakers, wore #34 • ...
Black History Month/ Women's History Month 2013-03-13
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- She was born December 13, 1989 and is an American singer songwriter. She is most known for writing songs about her relationships.
- He was born 1941 and an African-American political leader, clergyman, and civil-rights activist. In 1971 he founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), an organization to combat racism.
- She was born in 1926 and was an American movie actress. She was noted for her breathy singing style and died at age 36.
- II She was born in 1926 in Great Britian. She is the queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- She was born in 1954 in New York.She is the first Latina justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
- She was born in 1954 and is a talk show host. Emmy Award-winning television show is the highest-rated talk show in syndication history.
- She was born in 1961 and was a Romanian- American gymnast. In the 1976 Olympics, she won 5 medals and scored a perfect 10 in two of her events.
- He was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaiii. He is the 44th president in the U.S.A.
- He was born in 1982 in Chicago he is a basketball player. He plays with the Miami Heat.
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- He was born 1875 and was a historian and educator. He was the second African American to earn a Harvard doctorate.
- She was born Aug. 19, 1883 in Samur, France. She is known as the designer who,created the little black dresss.
- She was born in 1981 and is a tennis player. She beat Martina Hingis for 1999 U.S. Open championship to become the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam title since Althea Gibson in 1958.
- He was born in 1901 and a jazz artist. A famous innovator, Armstrong was a major influence on the melodic development of jazz in the 1920s; because of him solo performance attained a position of great importance in jazz.
- He was born in 1929 and was an American clergyman and civil-rights leader. He had a speech called "I Have a Dream".
- She was born Jan. 1, 1939 in Melbourne,Australia. She wrote articles and appeared on talk shows lecturing about Elizabthian and Jacobeon drama.
- She was born 1887 and was an American painter. Her paintings used a close up photographic technique and her most famous painting is Cow's Skull.
- He was born 9/25/1968 in Philadelphia he is an actor. He got start in show business as half of the Grammy Award-winning rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
- He was born 1817 an an American abolitionist. An amazing speech before a meeting at Nantucket of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society in 1841 was so effective that he was made one of its agents.
- She was born in 1931 and is an English ethologist and primatologist. After working with Louis Leakey, she established (1960) a research camp in the Gombe Stream Game Reserve, a national park in what is now Tanzania, to study chimpanzee behavior.
- He was born 1864 and was an American agricultural chemist. He discovered hundreds of uses for the peanut, the sweet potato, and the soybean.
20 Clues: He was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaiii. He is the 44th president in the U.S.A. • He was born in 1982 in Chicago he is a basketball player. He plays with the Miami Heat. • She was born in 1954 in New York.She is the first Latina justice on the U.S. Supreme Court • ...
McIntire's Black History Month Crossword 2022 2022-02-15
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- The first Black Greek-letter fraternity
- Youngest African American Woman to Launch a Line at Sephora and McIntire Alumna
- King of Pop
- Known as the Black Mamba
- The 2022 Black History Month theme
- The last name of the creator of black history month. Often referred to as "The father of Black History"
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- The first Black Greek-letter sorority
- First Black President of Harvard Law Review
- Creator of the let's move campaign and named the most admired woman in the U.S. for the third consecutive year (Gallup Polling)
- The first Black artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year
- first Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title
- First president to recognize Black History Month in 1976
- Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum
13 Clues: King of Pop • Known as the Black Mamba • The 2022 Black History Month theme • The first Black Greek-letter sorority • The first Black Greek-letter fraternity • Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum • First Black President of Harvard Law Review • First president to recognize Black History Month in 1976 • first Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-17
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- Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor?
- Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner?
- Who was the first female bank founder and president in the United States?
- Who received a patent on his invention of a longer-lasting light bulb?
- What African American woman traveled to France to obtain a pilot's license?
- Who is known as the Father of Black History?
- Thomas Dorsey is considered the father of what kind of music?
- Who wrote the bestselling memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
- In what city did Rosa Parks get arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man?
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- What was the name of the African American fighter pilot group formed during World War II?
- Dr. Charles Drew's breakthrough work on the storage of what helped save lives?
- Which 1964 act declared that people must be treated fairly, no matter the color of their skin?
- Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
- Before Barack Obama became President (2009-2017), he served as what?
- Which President officially recognized Black History Month?
- Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
16 Clues: Who is known as the Father of Black History? • Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice? • Which President officially recognized Black History Month? • Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner? • Thomas Dorsey is considered the father of what kind of music? • Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player? • ...
Black History Month! 2023-02-20
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- Famous black trumpeter, also known as Satchmo
- the month black history is honored
- First black woman to travel to space
- The first African American to produce a film in white theaters
- put in jail for draft evasion (refusing to join army)
- Fastest man alive
- An invention made by Garret Morgan
- The "King of Pop"
- refused to give up seat to white man
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- First black man to win a Nobel Prize
- "I Have a Dream"
- First ever state to abolish slavery
- First American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at the same Olympic game
- The first African American to get a PhD from Harvard University
- First African American to join the MLB
- known to be the greatest basketball player of all time before they retired
16 Clues: "I Have a Dream" • Fastest man alive • The "King of Pop" • the month black history is honored • An invention made by Garret Morgan • First ever state to abolish slavery • First black man to win a Nobel Prize • First black woman to travel to space • refused to give up seat to white man • First African American to join the MLB • Famous black trumpeter, also known as Satchmo • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-02
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- this march took place in DC in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial
- the month of February celebrates this period of time
- this act banned discrimination when renting or buying a home
- a peaceful way of showing that you disagree with something
- violent public disturbances
- this southern unwritten laws attempted to keep Blacks down
- in Arkansas, nine black students enrolled in a all-white school in this town
- this act of 1964 banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, or gender
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- when schools had to teach all races together
- practice of separating groups of people
- this lawyer won the landmark Brown v Board of Education
- people who fought to end slavery and for equal rights
- when people refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
- a person who takes action to make changes in their community/country
- this movement fought for equal rights and end segregation
- this act of 1965 banned discrimination and unfair rules in voting based upon race
16 Clues: violent public disturbances • practice of separating groups of people • when schools had to teach all races together • the month of February celebrates this period of time • people who fought to end slavery and for equal rights • this lawyer won the landmark Brown v Board of Education • this movement fought for equal rights and end segregation • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-28
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- Former First Lady of the US; graduated from Harvard University
- 11 time world champion at the Olympic Games
- Successful T.V. Hostess, producer, and media proprietor
- NBA player who is a 4 time NBA Champion
- Famous boxer who won the WBA, WBC, and lineal heavyweight title
- First African American MLB Player
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- One of the most famous and influential African American poets
- Singer with the nickname "King of Pop"
- Civil Rights leader known for not giving up her seat in Birmingham, Alabama
- Two time Democratic Presidential candidate; founded PUSH
- First African American to receive his PhD
- The first African American female millionaire
- Most remembered player from the Chicago Bulls
- Founded the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
- Former POTUS from 2009-2017
- Civil Rights Activist; Appointed national spokesperson for the Nation of Islam
16 Clues: Former POTUS from 2009-2017 • First African American MLB Player • Singer with the nickname "King of Pop" • NBA player who is a 4 time NBA Champion • First African American to receive his PhD • 11 time world champion at the Olympic Games • The first African American female millionaire • Most remembered player from the Chicago Bulls • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024-02-01
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- Civil rights activist known for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama
- African American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball
- Celebrated African American poet who wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
- Supreme Court Justice and first African American woman to serve on the Court
- African American singer and "Queen of Soul"
- Activist and author of "The Souls of Black Folk"
- First African American to win a Nobel Prize for Literature
- Landmark Supreme Court case that ended segregation in public schools
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- Civil rights activist and orator whose birth name was Malcolm Little
- African American mathematician and NASA pioneer portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures"
- African American author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
- First African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress
- Civil rights leader known for his "I Have a Dream" speech
- Underground network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom
- African American scientist who developed products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans
- The first African American President of the United States
16 Clues: African American singer and "Queen of Soul" • Activist and author of "The Souls of Black Folk" • Civil rights leader known for his "I Have a Dream" speech • The first African American President of the United States • First African American to win a Nobel Prize for Literature • African American author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-05
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- ___ Jackson devised a new technique for making ice cream.
- First name of our first Black President.
- True or False: Alexander Miles invented the elevator.
- Last name of our first Black Vice President.
- Bessie ___ became the first licensed Black pilot.
- __ Robinson, first African American to play MLB.
- Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first home ___ system.
- __ Matzeliger invented a machine that made shoes more affordable.
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- The ___ ___(Don't include the space) was invented by Garrett Morgan.
- What month is Black History Month?
- First name of the person who invented folding cabinet bed.
- Benjamin Banneker created America's first ___.
- Last name of person who invented the portable pencil sharpener.
- Lewis Latimer added the carbon __ to light bulbs.
- Lonnie Johnson invented the Super ___.
- Last name of person who invented potato chips.
16 Clues: What month is Black History Month? • Lonnie Johnson invented the Super ___. • First name of our first Black President. • Last name of our first Black Vice President. • Benjamin Banneker created America's first ___. • Last name of person who invented potato chips. • __ Robinson, first African American to play MLB. • Lewis Latimer added the carbon __ to light bulbs. • ...
Black history month 2024-02-26
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- American agriculture scientist
- Six rings for the Chicago Bulls.
- American poet social activist and novelist did many more things to
- Brazilian soccer player won three World cups
- American baseball player first African American to play for major league baseball
- Gave the I Have a Dream speech in Lincon Memorial in washington D.C
- American track athlete and he also won 4 gold medals at the olympic
- WOre the number 24 and 8 in basketball used he died in a helicopter crash
- All time leading scorer in the nba
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- American civil rights lawyer also a jurist who served as a associate justice in the Supreme Court
- American social reformer abolitionist previous slave
- American abolitionist was a previous slave but escaped helped many slaves escape with the Underground railroad
- Previous slave and an American abolitionist also fought for women rights escaped slavery with her daughter
- American activist most known for the Montgomery bus boycott
- American Muslim minister also a human rights activist
- Goes to this school is in our 8th period
16 Clues: American agriculture scientist • Six rings for the Chicago Bulls. • All time leading scorer in the nba • Goes to this school is in our 8th period • Brazilian soccer player won three World cups • American social reformer abolitionist previous slave • American Muslim minister also a human rights activist • American activist most known for the Montgomery bus boycott • ...
Black History Month / Women's History Month 2016-03-31
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- Native American guide on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Was the only woman to accompany the party.
- A famous figure skater. Won the Olympic gold medal in 1960.
- Casted as Rachel on Friends, and later moved to a film career.
- A clergyman in South Carolina.
- A famous jazz singer, was originally part of the Chick Webbs’ Band, before moving on to her own work.
- Became the first female auto racer for the National Hot Rod Association in 1965. Known by the nickname “Cha-Cha”.
- A famous black boxer. Became the only man to win the heavyweight three times.
- Known for being the first black baseball player in major leagues.
- A businesswoman and philanthropist who created a process for straightening African-American hair, and created a laboratory named after her.
- Noted for acting in X-Men, is a famous African-American actress.
- An African American civil rights leader, appointed to the Federal Communications Commission by President Richard Nixon, making him it’s first black member.
- Discovered many uses of the peanut.
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- A civil rights leader, was formerly a member of the Black Muslims, but later converted to Sunni Islam and said that there could be brotherhood between black and white people.
- Star of “I Love Lucy”, known for her red hair.
- One of the few female rulers of Ancient Egypt. Made herself look like a lioness, and wore men’s clothes.
- The designer that created the “little black dress” and No°5 perfume.
- Organized for equal pay in her time, and was an important figure in women’s suffrage. Noted for being on the dollar coin.
- Best known as the voice of Dory in Finding Nemo. She hosts her own daily talk show, which is named after her.
- Known for her amazing poetry and humorous autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. She was appointed to a lifetime position as the first Reynolds professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.
- An English novelist. Known for Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
20 Clues: A clergyman in South Carolina. • Discovered many uses of the peanut. • Star of “I Love Lucy”, known for her red hair. • A famous figure skater. Won the Olympic gold medal in 1960. • Casted as Rachel on Friends, and later moved to a film career. • Noted for acting in X-Men, is a famous African-American actress. • ...
McIntire's Black History Month Crossword 2022 2022-02-15
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- The first Black Greek-letter fraternity
- Youngest African American Woman to Launch a Line at Sephora and McIntire Alumna
- King of Pop
- Known as the Black Mamba
- The 2022 Black History Month theme
- The last name of the creator of black history month. Often referred to as "The father of Black History"
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- The first Black Greek-letter sorority
- First Black President of Harvard Law Review
- Creator of the let's move campaign and named the most admired woman in the U.S. for the third consecutive year (Gallup Polling)
- The first Black artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year
- first Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title
- First president to recognize Black History Month in 1976
- Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum
13 Clues: King of Pop • Known as the Black Mamba • The 2022 Black History Month theme • The first Black Greek-letter sorority • The first Black Greek-letter fraternity • Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum • First Black President of Harvard Law Review • First president to recognize Black History Month in 1976 • first Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title • ...
Black History Month 2021-02-24
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- First African Canadian to play in the NHL
- First African American Supreme Court Justice
- First African American woman in space
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- The first African American President of the US
- The face of our Canadian $10 bill
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- Considered the "oldest student"
- Attended a white school at the age of 6
- Famous for his "I Have A Dream" speech
- Jazz singer and musician
- First African American First Lady
- The woman with an eye for eyes
- First African American to play in the MLB
- Recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the Presidential Inauguration
- A poetry writer famous during the Harlem Renaissance
- Refused to give up her seat on the bus
16 Clues: Jazz singer and musician • The woman with an eye for eyes • Considered the "oldest student" • First African American First Lady • The face of our Canadian $10 bill • First African American woman in space • Conductor of the Underground Railroad • Famous for his "I Have A Dream" speech • Refused to give up her seat on the bus • Attended a white school at the age of 6 • ...
Black History Month 2017-03-01
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- Conducted important research among children
- Hall of fame
- Attempted to understand how race and ethnic differences
- Taught himself mechanic and electric engineering
- An Africa American chemist, who contributed to the science of food preservation
- Free astronomer
- Helped poor southern families with their crops and improve their dept
- First person to discover that insects hear
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- Patented a shoe lasting machine
- African American inventor who was awarded a patent for the irony board
- Public welfare medal, went to Harvard, and Taught middle school
- his research led to treat arthritis
- First black women to complete nurses training
- First black Ph.D
- The only inventor to be identified in the patent as a colored man
- An american ophthalmologist, inventor and academic
16 Clues: Hall of fame • Free astronomer • First black Ph.D • Patented a shoe lasting machine • his research led to treat arthritis • First person to discover that insects hear • Conducted important research among children • First black women to complete nurses training • Taught himself mechanic and electric engineering • An american ophthalmologist, inventor and academic • ...
Black History Month 2017-03-01
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- Designed a long distance airplane, was only black person to display an airplane at 1st airshow.
- Invented a highly effective treatment for leprosy, first woman and african american to graduate.
- Researched peanuts, majored in art.
- Inventor/Farmer. 2nd black to hold a patent.
- 1st black president of American Psychological Association. Both he and his wife studied children for the civil rights movement.
- Improved curing salt, dedicated much of his life to science.
- One of the first physicians to perform an open heart surgery.
- Captain in the U.S. Army during WW2 and became the first african american appointed surgical staff.
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- Zoologist who discovered that insects can hear and alter behavior.
- Helped Thomas Jefferson write the constitution when addressing slavery. Used astrology to author almanacs.
- Inventor who helped establish the capital savings bank of Washington D.C. the first black bank.
- Invented the Ironing Board patent.
- Presidential Advisor to Nixon, first black department chair of Harvard. One of the most revered microbiologist teachers, taught for well over 50 years.
- 1st african american to earn a doctorate degree in the US.
- Inventor, died holding a total of 26 patents. Invented control unit for pacemakers.
- Was a leading anthropologist.
16 Clues: Was a leading anthropologist. • Invented the Ironing Board patent. • Researched peanuts, majored in art. • Inventor/Farmer. 2nd black to hold a patent. • 1st african american to earn a doctorate degree in the US. • Improved curing salt, dedicated much of his life to science. • One of the first physicians to perform an open heart surgery. • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-02
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- Best Basketball Player ever with signature shoes
- First African American baseball player in MLB
- Legendary Singer, Dancer, King of Pop (Thriller)
- First person to desegregate schools amid public
- Principal at Highlands HS
- Tasty Food for the soul popularized by the African American Community
- All black regiment that helped France win World War I Harlem ...
- I have a dream (Use Acronym)
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- Brothers who invented the airplane
- First Black US President
- The greatest Boxer of all time and activists who refused to enter the military draft
- refused to sit in the back of the bus
- Greatest golfer of all time
- Black Mamba
- Producer of Black Panther went to Sac State
- acronym for historic black colleges and universities
16 Clues: Black Mamba • First Black US President • Principal at Highlands HS • Greatest golfer of all time • I have a dream (Use Acronym) • Brothers who invented the airplane • refused to sit in the back of the bus • Producer of Black Panther went to Sac State • First African American baseball player in MLB • First person to desegregate schools amid public • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-09
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- american lawyer and who served as assosciate justice of the supreme court of the United States from October 1967 until October 1991
- wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
- first african american president
- First african american woman who went to space aboard the shuttle Endeavour
- first licensed black pilot
- led an anti-lynching crusade in the US in 1890s and fought for womens suffrage
- Helped almost 70 enslaved people through the underground railroad
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- tennis player from compton who is currently the No.1 player
- Professional boxer, activist, poet, philanthropist nicknamed the Greatest
- Minister and activist who gave "I have a dream" speech
- First black student to attend a previously all white school
- "You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom."
- american talk show host and philanthropist
- had a pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott
- One of the first african americans to merge blues with gospel aka soul music
- founder of the niagara movement, founder of the national association for the advancement of colored people to enforce the 14 & 15th amendments
16 Clues: first licensed black pilot • first african american president • wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" • american talk show host and philanthropist • had a pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott • Minister and activist who gave "I have a dream" speech • tennis player from compton who is currently the No.1 player • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Went viral with his deput album “Goodbye and Good Riddance”
- A 2x NBA all star who is currently playing for the Celtics
- Musical Artist who made an album called “Thriller”
- Famous for breaking the NBA’s backboards and rims
- A current NBA G league player who is tied for the tallest player of all time
- Made the most popular song of 2018 by streaming numbers
- Carried a terrible Cavaliers team to the finals 5 times
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- The G.O.A.T who played for the Bulls and Wizards
- Ended the Thunder’s whole franchise with one shot
- His song “All eyez on me” went diamond
- Had a famous Three album run with “The College Dropout”, “Late Registration”, and “Graduation”
- A current nba star who played for the Bulls, T Wolves, 76ers, and Heat
- Kobe Bryant’s nickname is the
- First african american MLB player
- The first U.S. president that was African American
- Made a diamond song called “No Role Modelz”
16 Clues: Kobe Bryant’s nickname is the • First african american MLB player • His song “All eyez on me” went diamond • Made a diamond song called “No Role Modelz” • The G.O.A.T who played for the Bulls and Wizards • Ended the Thunder’s whole franchise with one shot • Famous for breaking the NBA’s backboards and rims • Musical Artist who made an album called “Thriller” • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Male African-American who set the
- Refused to give up her seat (2wds.)
- Rapper known as ___Dog
- Shaquille O'Neal nickname
- Famous African-American poet, Maya___
- Oprah Winfrey's best friend, journalist on CBS
- Actor in the movie, "The Equalizer"
- Chicago Bulls #24 (2wds.)
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- Married to rapper Jay-Z
- Derek Jeter played Short Stop for this team
- Michael Jackson, "_ of Pop"
- Stevie Wonder plays this instrument
- Harriet Tubman helped who escape from the South
- Tiger Woods plays this sport
- Famous female African-American talk show host
- longest jump in the 1936 Olympic games.
16 Clues: Rapper known as ___Dog • Married to rapper Jay-Z • Shaquille O'Neal nickname • Chicago Bulls #24 (2wds.) • Michael Jackson, "_ of Pop" • Tiger Woods plays this sport • Male African-American who set the • Refused to give up her seat (2wds.) • Stevie Wonder plays this instrument • Actor in the movie, "The Equalizer" • Famous African-American poet, Maya___ • ...
black history month 2023-02-23
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- nba player he was in space jam
- nurse,civil rights activists
- King of pop
- His catchphrase is move like a butterfly sting like a bee
- American actor and was on black panther
- His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 nominations at the Grammy Awards
- Tv host one family feud
- Civil right leader
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- nba player, and shoe owner
- First black president
- Iron mike is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time
- They call him the fresh prince
- Civil right activist
- Never made more than one shot in the nba
- Black mamba
- He's most famous for the madea movies
16 Clues: King of pop • Black mamba • Civil right leader • Civil right activist • First black president • Tv host one family feud • nba player, and shoe owner • nurse,civil rights activists • nba player he was in space jam • They call him the fresh prince • He's most famous for the madea movies • American actor and was on black panther • Never made more than one shot in the nba • ...
black history 2023-01-09
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- this person was the first black president
- what year was did black history month become black history month(put the year in numbers)
- she was the first black women to become a doctor
- how long is black history month now (has a number
- when is black history month
- this person was an American social reformer
- this person helped with the underground railroad
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- this person made a speech
- black history month used to be this long back then(has a number)
- this person didn't move to the back of a bus
10 Clues: this person made a speech • when is black history month • this person was the first black president • this person was an American social reformer • this person didn't move to the back of a bus • she was the first black women to become a doctor • this person helped with the underground railroad • how long is black history month now (has a number • ...
Black History Month 2013-06-04
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- Boxer who became famous as "The Boston Tar-Baby".
- He was the first black man to win a boxing World Championship.
- In his 12 year boxing career, this Nova Scotian carved out a 69-10 record.
- This Nova Scotian boxer won the Canadian Olympic Trials in 1980 but did not compete due to the Canadian boycott that year.
- Nova Scotian boxer known as "Tiger".
- The first black player to sign with an NHL team.
- Nova Scotian softball player that pitched the first no-hitter in Pan Am Games history in 1979.
- Although he is inducted for boxing, this Nova Scotian Athlete excelled in softball, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, and swimming.
- This ex-St. Mary's Huskies basketball player became one of very few Canadians drafted by the NBA.
- World-Class boxing official who was respected for his fairness and impartial officiating.
- He played in the CFL for 10 years.
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- During her career she established four Canadian track and field records.
- George Dixon's nickname.
- Football player who won two Super Bowl rings as a member of the Dallas Cowboys.
- Nova Scotian boxer known for beating Jackie "Kid" Carter for the lightweight championship in 1964.
- Nova Scotian boxer who was never counted out in a match.
16 Clues: George Dixon's nickname. • He played in the CFL for 10 years. • Nova Scotian boxer known as "Tiger". • The first black player to sign with an NHL team. • Boxer who became famous as "The Boston Tar-Baby". • Nova Scotian boxer who was never counted out in a match. • He was the first black man to win a boxing World Championship. • ...
Black History Month 2021-01-28
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- Founder of the Black Panther party
- in 2000 what state was the last to officially leaglize interracial marriage
- Got arrested for refusing to surrender her bus seat
- Who was considered the first black cowboy
- someone who had a dream
- human rights activist and an American Muslim minister
- the first African American to be invited to the White House
- in 1688 protested against slavery
- First licensed African American female pilot
- the first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard
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- slaves are known for the tasty meals made out of rashings
- founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)
- the first black athlete to play major league baseball
- led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom thru underground railroad
- the first Black woman millionaire in America
- Introduced inoculation to America in 1721
16 Clues: someone who had a dream • in 1688 protested against slavery • Founder of the Black Panther party • Who was considered the first black cowboy • Introduced inoculation to America in 1721 • the first Black woman millionaire in America • First licensed African American female pilot • Got arrested for refusing to surrender her bus seat • ...
Black History Month 2021-02-02
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- sharing of another's feelings, situation or attitudes
- something said or known to be true
- the language, ideas and traditions of a particular group of people
- the owning of people by other people
- condition, fact or quality of being equal
- act of treating some people worse than others
- willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions or habits are different than your own
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- seperating people according to groups, especially racial groups
- condition of being approved of or accepted
- a feeling of hate
- of different kinds or sorts
- the act or process of excluding
- an opinion that is formed without knowing or understanding all the facts
- a human population sharing certain common physical qualities
- what you think about something or somebody
- unfair treatment of people based on the opinion that one race if better than another
16 Clues: a feeling of hate • of different kinds or sorts • the act or process of excluding • something said or known to be true • the owning of people by other people • condition, fact or quality of being equal • condition of being approved of or accepted • what you think about something or somebody • act of treating some people worse than others • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-06
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- The Godfather of Soul
- The first US woman to become a self made millionaire Madam C.J
- Boyz in the Hood Director
- Credited as the inventor of rock n roll
- Maya Angelou says still like dust I'll
- Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win what award
- First African American woman elected to the House of Representatives
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- In 1921 this town was attacked by violent white rioters
- He led a successful slave rebellion, killing his owners and an estimated 60 other white people
- This famous family was a controversial musical powerhouse
- other products from crops
- She desegregated the schools with her head held high
- An early tram operator in Eugene. See his likeness on Wilamette
- This famous Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
- This George Washington wasn't president but he did invent peanut butter
- Where the bus boycotts began
16 Clues: The Godfather of Soul • other products from crops • Boyz in the Hood Director • Where the bus boycotts began • Maya Angelou says still like dust I'll • Credited as the inventor of rock n roll • She desegregated the schools with her head held high • This famous Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers • In 1921 this town was attacked by violent white rioters • ...
BOLD Black History Crossword 2023-02-17
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- First black person to win he Nobel Peace Prize
- Black History Month
- An estimated 100,000 people escaped to the North
- Gone With The Wind Academy Award winner
- Character based on black cowboy Bass Reeves
- First black woman to lead a U.S. military operation
- Creator of Black History Month
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- First colony to ban slavery
- Godmother of Rock 'N' Roll
- First African American to serve in the U.S. Supreme Court
- First World Heavyweight Champion
- First black University to grant degrees in the U.S.
- A comprehensive guide for black travelers
- First black cable car conductor in San Francisco
- Founded in 1906 at Cornell University
- Topic of Netflix series Self Made
- Famous Brooklyn Dodger
17 Clues: Black History Month • Famous Brooklyn Dodger • Godmother of Rock 'N' Roll • First colony to ban slavery • Creator of Black History Month • First World Heavyweight Champion • Topic of Netflix series Self Made • Founded in 1906 at Cornell University • Gone With The Wind Academy Award winner • A comprehensive guide for black travelers • Character based on black cowboy Bass Reeves • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024-02-09
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- BENEFITS MSISR
- WHAT DAY DOES BLACK HSITORY MONTH START
- PETE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGINEER TO COMMAND A NUC SUB
- ORDANCE WHAT IS PETTY OFFICER CURRY JOB
- HOW MANY YEAR HAS PETTY OFFICER CURRY BEEN IN NAVY
- FATHER OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
- HOWARD FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
- THE YEAR ASSEMBLED GROUP BLACK OFFICER
- WHAT DAY DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH END
- DAYS PAID LEAVE HOW MANY DAY
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- SCORED THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN NAVY HISTORY
- ROBISON AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE NAVAL AVIATOR
- BOATSWAIN HANDLER WHAT IS PETTY OFFICER TORRES JOB IN NAVY
- AGE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR MSISR
- DEDICATED TO SPACE SCIENCE DIVISION NAVAL LAB
- TUITION AND FINANCIAL WORTH UP TO
16 Clues: BENEFITS MSISR • FATHER OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH • DAYS PAID LEAVE HOW MANY DAY • AGE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR MSISR • TUITION AND FINANCIAL WORTH UP TO • WHAT DAY DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH END • THE YEAR ASSEMBLED GROUP BLACK OFFICER • WHAT DAY DOES BLACK HSITORY MONTH START • ORDANCE WHAT IS PETTY OFFICER CURRY JOB • SCORED THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN NAVY HISTORY • ...
Father of Black History Month 2022-01-18
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- to make special or honor
- a person who wanted to put an end to slavery
- to cause to happen, to influence
- the father of Black History Month
- an agreement or pledge to do something in the future
- Black history month
- the knowledge a person gets through learning
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- a written story of facts and events of a person's life
- how we value and perceive ourselves
- Black Histroy Month was first called
- black people are called
- everything that has happened in the past
- the subjects of a course
13 Clues: Black history month • black people are called • to make special or honor • the subjects of a course • to cause to happen, to influence • the father of Black History Month • how we value and perceive ourselves • Black Histroy Month was first called • everything that has happened in the past • a person who wanted to put an end to slavery • ...
Black History Month 2021-01-28
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- He was a U.S. president
- I have a dream
- He was a boxer
- Scored raptors most famous buzzer beater
- NBA player
- Tennis player
- Greatest golfer of all time
- "I can't breath"
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- First person to be named national youth poet
- Led 300 slaves to freedom
- Wakanda forever
- king of pop
- First black vice president
- She was the first NASA engineer
- Famous female tv show host
15 Clues: NBA player • king of pop • Tennis player • I have a dream • He was a boxer • Wakanda forever • "I can't breath" • He was a U.S. president • Led 300 slaves to freedom • First black vice president • Famous female tv show host • Greatest golfer of all time • She was the first NASA engineer • Scored raptors most famous buzzer beater • First person to be named national youth poet
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- King of pop.
- "Ended Segregation."
- Plays for boston celtics and has shoe size of 22.
- Nicknamed "The Answer."
- Former basketball player and now a reporter for TNT.
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- First lady from the US from 2009 to 2017.
- 44th US president.
- "One of the best rebounders in NBA history."
- Jersey number 23 for the Lakers.
- "One of the best centers in NBA history."
- Won 6 rings with the bulls.
- Won 11 rings in the NBA.
- Point guard for the portland trailblazers.
- Broadcast Journalist for CBS News.
- Nicknamed the "Black Mamba."
15 Clues: King of pop. • 44th US president. • "Ended Segregation." • Nicknamed "The Answer." • Won 11 rings in the NBA. • Won 6 rings with the bulls. • Nicknamed the "Black Mamba." • Jersey number 23 for the Lakers. • Broadcast Journalist for CBS News. • First lady from the US from 2009 to 2017. • "One of the best centers in NBA history." • Point guard for the portland trailblazers. • ...
black history month 2023-02-14
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- He plays for the nfl patriots and his last name is anddington
- Basketball player kevin’s last name
- Number 80 wide receiver for the sf 49ers
- King of pop
- First black president
- Her nickname is queen bey
- He is third in point ranking and played for jazz and the lakers.and his number is 32
- He played for the bucks and lakers and had the most points of any nba player
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- michael jordans number is___________
- He retired at 37 he played for the lakers and his last name is bryant
- Plays for the la lakers and is the 8th best player
- He is number 60 for the new england patriots
- He is the wide receiver from the new england patriots and his number is the 13
- O’neil’s first name
- He plays basketball and released his 10th shoe the ________ flow.
15 Clues: King of pop • O’neil’s first name • First black president • Her nickname is queen bey • Basketball player kevin’s last name • michael jordans number is___________ • Number 80 wide receiver for the sf 49ers • He is number 60 for the new england patriots • Plays for the la lakers and is the 8th best player • He plays for the nfl patriots and his last name is anddington • ...
Black history month 2023-02-16
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- Talk show host Winfrey
- Mackie Played Falcon in the Marvel movies
- This person's nickname is Tiger Wood Eldrick tont weeknds Made the song “save your tears for another day”
- Luther King Jr Is he made speech called I have a Dream speech
- Famous boxer that converted to Islam Muhammad ali
- on january twenty sixth twenty twenty Bryant
- Jackson Is the oldest sibling in the jackson Family
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- The fouthy fourth President of united states Obama
- Tubman Saved people from slavery in Eightteen sixtythree
- Born on September fourht nineteen eighty one
- Works for Young money entertainment
- Made the song “save your tears for another day”
- Mike Is the worldst best heavyweight boxer MIke Tyson
- Jackson Is the king of Pop
- Jada Pinkett SmithIs married to
15 Clues: Talk show host Winfrey • Jackson Is the king of Pop • Jada Pinkett SmithIs married to • Works for Young money entertainment • Mackie Played Falcon in the Marvel movies • Born on September fourht nineteen eighty one • on january twenty sixth twenty twenty Bryant • Made the song “save your tears for another day” • Famous boxer that converted to Islam Muhammad ali • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-16
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- First black president
- Only black justice currently on supreme court
- Boxer
- Professional tennis player
- Got arrested for refusing to surrender her bus seat
- Inventor & engineer, 57 US patents
- First black mp
- First black and asian female vice president
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- Let hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the underground railroad
- Ballerina
- Canadian journalist
- He had a dream
- Movie theatre Rosa Parks
- Former president of south africa
- Black governor general
15 Clues: Boxer • Ballerina • He had a dream • First black mp • Canadian journalist • First black president • Black governor general • Movie theatre Rosa Parks • Professional tennis player • Former president of south africa • Inventor & engineer, 57 US patents • First black and asian female vice president • Only black justice currently on supreme court • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-15
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- the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those having physical or mental disabilities or belonging to other minority groups.
- prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
- succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
- the practice or system of owning slaves.
- walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
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- behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
- a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
- relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
- high respect; great esteem.
- just behavior or treatment.
- the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
- freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
- the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
15 Clues: high respect; great esteem. • just behavior or treatment. • freedom from disturbance; tranquility. • the practice or system of owning slaves. • prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. • succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). • walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. • the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. • ...
Black history month 2022-02-15
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- just behavior or treatment
- the state of being a slave
- courteous and polite
- prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
- achieve or complete successfully
- behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
- the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
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- a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
- the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
- the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
- valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations
- succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty
- freedom from disturbance; tranquility
15 Clues: courteous and polite • just behavior or treatment • the state of being a slave • achieve or complete successfully • freedom from disturbance; tranquility • prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control • succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty • the study of past events, particularly in human affairs • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022-02-15
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- prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
- set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
- property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
- the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
- relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
- freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
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- the state of being a slave.
- the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
- behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
- just behavior or treatment.
- the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
- the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
15 Clues: the state of being a slave. • just behavior or treatment. • freedom from disturbance; tranquility. • prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. • succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). • property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. • the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-27
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- Most NBA triple doubles of all time.
- Greatest NBA player of all time.
- Best female tennis player
- The other greek freak.
- In Mr koochofs 8th period and played for the eagels
- first black president.
- luis the best sub to do it
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- Step back #13
- 11 rings
- Went by the nickname ochosinco
- 24 grammys
- Nba all time leading scorer.
- Greaatest catch in nfl history
- He got in a car crash 3 years ago.
- The youngest MVP in NBA history.
15 Clues: 11 rings • 24 grammys • Step back #13 • The other greek freak. • first black president. • Best female tennis player • Nba all time leading scorer. • Went by the nickname ochosinco • Greaatest catch in nfl history • Greatest NBA player of all time. • The youngest MVP in NBA history. • He got in a car crash 3 years ago. • Most NBA triple doubles of all time. • ...
Black History Month 2024-03-06
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- American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era
- American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement
- he first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress
- was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968
- best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott
- the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open
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- first African-American woman and Native American to hold a pilot license
- was the primary leader in the African-American community and of the contemporary Black elite
- American abolitionist and social activist
- first African-American woman to travel into space
- American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s
- She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
- American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman
- American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist
- American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist
15 Clues: American abolitionist and social activist • first African-American woman to travel into space • American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist • best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott • he first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress • American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman • ...
McIntire's 2022 Black History Month Crossword 2022-02-16
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- The first Black Greek-letter fraternity
- Youngest African American Woman to Launch a Line at Sephora and McIntire Alumna (first,lastname)
- King of Pop (first,lastname)
- Known as the Black Mamba (last name)
- The 2022 Black History Month theme
- The last name of the creator of black history month. Often referred to as "The father of Black History" (last name)
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- The first Black Greek-letter sorority
- First Black President of Harvard Law Review (first name)
- Creator of the let's move campaign and named the most admired woman in the U.S. for the third consecutive year by Gallup Polling(first name)
- The first Black artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year (first,lastname)
- First Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title (last name)
- First president to recognize Black History Month in 1976 (last name)
- Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum (last name)
13 Clues: King of Pop (first,lastname) • The 2022 Black History Month theme • Known as the Black Mamba (last name) • The first Black Greek-letter sorority • The first Black Greek-letter fraternity • Author of Hidden Figures and McIntire Alum (last name) • First Black President of Harvard Law Review (first name) • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-22
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- What all slaves wanted and finally got in 1862
- States that there is equality for all no matter race, gender, etc.
- The first black president of the United States
- The National Association that most advocates work for
- Written and issued by Abraham Lincoln to set all slaves free
- Supreme court case Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka was trying the matter of ___________
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- The movement started in 1954
- Arrested for refusing to give her bus seat to a white man
- The Civil Rights marches were a ___________
- The 13th Amendment abolished this in 1865
- There were a lot of these for equality, especially during the time of Rosa Parks' arrest.
- Gave the "I have a dream" speech in 1963
- American poet and activist that wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
- There was a lot of __________ for equality, especially with the NAACP.
- The month to celebrate Black History
15 Clues: The movement started in 1954 • The month to celebrate Black History • Gave the "I have a dream" speech in 1963 • The 13th Amendment abolished this in 1865 • The Civil Rights marches were a ___________ • What all slaves wanted and finally got in 1862 • The first black president of the United States • The National Association that most advocates work for • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-18
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- _____ Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all-time
- Black ____ was Harriet Tubman's nickname
- Carter _____ co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History
- Ruby _____ is the first Black student to integrate an elementary school in the Southern U.S. at 6 years old.
- Maya ___ was a poet and civil rights activist, who rose to prominence with her work, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Barack ____ is the first Black American President of the United States
- Claudette _______ was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her bus seat to a white woman
- Sojourner ____ was an abolitionist and women's rights activist who gave the “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech
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- Kamala ____ is the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history
- Erin _____ became the first Black woman to win individual gold at a Winter Olympic Games at Beijing 2022
- Jackie _____ broke the color barrier of Major League Baseball
- - Frederick _____ was the abolitionist whose birthday inspired the week-long Black history event
- Martin Luther _____ was the civil rights activist who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech
- Jesse _____ ran at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Hitler's belief that the Aryan race is superior
- Harriet Tubman's first name at birth
15 Clues: Harriet Tubman's first name at birth • Black ____ was Harriet Tubman's nickname • Jackie _____ broke the color barrier of Major League Baseball • _____ Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all-time • Kamala ____ is the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history • Barack ____ is the first Black American President of the United States • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-07
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- who invented the computerized blood pressure and pulse monitoring devices
- who was the first Black President of the United States of America
- who made history in the 2012 Olympics as the first Black gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics
- who was the first Black American to host a television show
- who created blood banks
- who was the first Black Vice President of the United States of America
- who was the first Black person to win a Grammy for Album of the Year
- who was the first Black woman to earn a four-year college degree.
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- who invented the traffic signal
- who was the first Black woman known to refuse to give up her seat on a bus.
- who invented sanitary pads
- who was the first Black person to win an Oscar
- who was the first Black Billionaire
- who was the first Black woman self-made millionaire
- who invented the x-ray spectrometer
15 Clues: who created blood banks • who invented sanitary pads • who invented the traffic signal • who was the first Black Billionaire • who invented the x-ray spectrometer • who was the first Black person to win an Oscar • who was the first Black woman self-made millionaire • who was the first Black American to host a television show • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- African American Political Philosopher
- African American abolitionist
- African American Base Ball player
- First Black women to be elected to the United States Congress
- American Abolitionist who helped rescue 70 enslaved people
- Early American Civil Aviator
- African American Muslim Minister
- African American track athlete who won 4 gold medal
- African American activist in the civil rights movement
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- African American Educator
- African American Professional Boxer
- Father of Abolitionist Movement
- First African American President
- African American Tennis player
- African American Historian
15 Clues: African American Educator • African American Historian • Early American Civil Aviator • African American abolitionist • African American Tennis player • Father of Abolitionist Movement • First African American President • African American Muslim Minister • African American Base Ball player • African American Professional Boxer • African American Political Philosopher • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- American talk show host
- Famous gymnast
- Mother of the civil rights movement
- American Civil avioator
- Master Jazz trumpeter
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- Wore jersey number 24 and 8
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- American Actor and producer
- track and field athlete
- American Fashion designer
- memoriest and civil rights activist
- Enslaved Black man
- Human rights civil activist
- Christian minister and activist
- First black President
15 Clues: Famous gymnast • Enslaved Black man • Master Jazz trumpeter • First black President • track and field athlete • American talk show host • American Civil avioator • American Fashion designer • American Actor and producer • Human rights civil activist • Wore jersey number 24 and 8 • Christian minister and activist • memoriest and civil rights activist • Mother of the civil rights movement • ...
black history month 2024-02-26
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- first African-American woman elected to Congress.
- civil rights lawyer who used the courts to fight Jim Crow and dismantle segregation in the U.S.
- 1920's painter, most famous paintings were of the Great Migration
- first African-American woman, and also the first woman of Native-American descent, to hold a pilot's license
- A former slave. Became an outspoken advocate for abolition and civil and women's rights.
- Father of Black History Month
- American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activist
- first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
- principal spokesman of the Nation of Islam during the 1950s.
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- He disguised himself as a sailor to escape slavery.
- His most famous work is his “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963.
- she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.
- died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
- Young poet who wrote "The Hill We Climb" and performed it on January 20, 2021 at the Inauguration
- 44th president of the United States
15 Clues: Father of Black History Month • 44th president of the United States • first African-American woman elected to Congress. • He disguised himself as a sailor to escape slavery. • died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. • principal spokesman of the Nation of Islam during the 1950s. • American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activist • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-28
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- Bessie Coleman Inspired people to fly to greater
- John Lewis Used “Good Trouble” to fight for
- A math whiz who helped explorers get to new places.
- the first woman self-made millionaire
- Educated African American to improve their lives
- 1st Supreme Court African American
- Ida B. Wells Risked her life to say the
- 1st black person in Congress who never stopped speaking stuff out
- Michael Jackson, King of
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Led peaceful ptotests and gave the
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- Rosa Parks Refused to give up her seat and her decision to not give up her seat her incident sparked
- Benjamin O. Davis,Jr Helped, fly the United States to
- Spoke against in justice
- Frederick Douglass Inspired people to fight for
- A scientist who helped the land and people minds
15 Clues: Spoke against in justice • Michael Jackson, King of • 1st Supreme Court African American • the first woman self-made millionaire • Ida B. Wells Risked her life to say the • John Lewis Used “Good Trouble” to fight for • Frederick Douglass Inspired people to fight for • Bessie Coleman Inspired people to fly to greater • A scientist who helped the land and people minds • ...
black history month 2024-02-28
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- famous African american tennis player.
- first native american to play in major league baseball.
- best known for a bus boycott.
- first black women to win an Olympic gold medal
- spend over 20 years of his career playing for los angles Lakers.
- was an american poet,author and teacher
- first native american women to get a pilot incense
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- published 7 autobiographies and 3 essay books and several books of poetry.
- supreme courts first African american justice.
- famous american famous designer
- one of the most prominent leaders in civil rights movements from 1955
- best known for her talk shows
- track and field athlete who won 4 gold medals
- first black women to be elected to the united states congress
- the first African american author to publish a book of poetry.
15 Clues: best known for her talk shows • best known for a bus boycott. • famous american famous designer • famous African american tennis player. • was an american poet,author and teacher • track and field athlete who won 4 gold medals • supreme courts first African american justice. • first black women to win an Olympic gold medal • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-27
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- Enslaved Africans in the U.S. were freed because of this war.
- Someone who protests and fights for their rights.
- An enslaved African who escaped and became a very well-known activist and public speaker.
- Black history month.
- Basic human rights.
- A period in which African Americans celebrated each other with music.
- An activist who worked to abolish slavery.
- This proclamation freed enslaved Africans.
- The act of separating people.
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- An activist who is talked about the most during Black History Month.
- An activist who is known for her resistance to segregation.
- Elimination of a practice or institution.
- An enslaved African who was freed and is mostly known for his work with the peanut.
- Unfair treatment because of skin color.
- The president who freed the slaves.
15 Clues: Basic human rights. • Black history month. • The act of separating people. • The president who freed the slaves. • Unfair treatment because of skin color. • Elimination of a practice or institution. • An activist who worked to abolish slavery. • This proclamation freed enslaved Africans. • Someone who protests and fights for their rights. • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-15
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- learning or knowledge in adolescence and up
- mental calm
- Campaigning to achieve social change
- to achieve
- restricted lifestyle under constant supervision
- prolonged unjust treatment
- the ability to act and think as one wants
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- behavior with intent of inflicting physical harm
- societal concerns of the people
- the chance to do something
- Ancestral occupancy
- Order
- getting through a tricky situation
- Past and before
- antagonizing someone biased on their race
15 Clues: Order • to achieve • mental calm • Past and before • Ancestral occupancy • the chance to do something • prolonged unjust treatment • societal concerns of the people • getting through a tricky situation • Campaigning to achieve social change • antagonizing someone biased on their race • the ability to act and think as one wants • learning or knowledge in adolescence and up • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-11
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- current leader of Nation of Islam
- played T'Challa in The Black Panther
- most famous civil rights activist
- first Black woman elected to Congress
- president who freed enslaved in U.S.
- first black female astronaut
- father of Black History Month
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- first Black governor of V.I.
- first Black major league baseball player
- conductor of the Underground Railroad
- first Black president of South Africa
- famous V.I. civil rights activist
- first to refuse to give up her bus seat
- took reggae music around the globe
- first Black president of America
15 Clues: first Black governor of V.I. • first black female astronaut • father of Black History Month • first Black president of America • current leader of Nation of Islam • famous V.I. civil rights activist • most famous civil rights activist • took reggae music around the globe • played T'Challa in The Black Panther • president who freed enslaved in U.S. • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
15 Clues: best boxer • madea madea • queen of rock • in creed movies • laker number 24 • in national league • was a mayor for nj • z maaried to jay z • lebron 6 La Lakers • ex of kim kardasian • civil rights leader • seat gave her seat up • "i have a dream" speech • known for the movie 'soul' • producers Mark of male dominated
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Treated cruelly or are prevented from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others
- The movement that Martin Luther King Jr. really trail-blazed..
- Any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another.
- Used to refer to the practice of wearing makeup to imitate the appearance of a Black person. The use of such makeup was associated with minstrel shows in the United States from the 1830s until the mid 20th century; it is now regarded as highly offensive.
- Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.
- A black man and a white woman make $0.74 and $0.78 to a white man's dollar, is an example of.
- If a company refuses to hire people of a certain ethnicity or religion is an example of
- Open rebellion to systematic racism.
- The counterargument of All Lives Matter against the Black Lives Matter movement was an example of
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- The treatment and tense situation between a police officer and black person based off skin color is an example of
- The N-word is a term that is ______ and used to be as a slur
- Tyler Perry, Rich Paul, Rihanna, Oprah, and Lebron James are examples of
- A word that describes unjust or prejudice treatment the black culture has experienced post the ending of slavery.
- The movement that All Lives Matter was a counterprotest to, to denote that Black Lives Matter
- The theory that a white man has 2x the chance of getting a job in any field over a black man.
15 Clues: Open rebellion to systematic racism. • The N-word is a term that is ______ and used to be as a slur • The movement that Martin Luther King Jr. really trail-blazed.. • Tyler Perry, Rich Paul, Rihanna, Oprah, and Lebron James are examples of • Any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- played for the Lakers and died in a plane crash
- a former basketball player has a type of shoe named after him
- she was the former first lady, married to the first black president
- first black person to play in the MLB
- first black president of the U.S
- poet, play writer and civil rights activist
- a boxer,his nickname was iron.....
- soccer player that won 3 world cups
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- helped slaves escape using the underground railroad
- was an activist, his famous quote was "I have a dream"
- a rapper,was shot at the age of 25
- famous former boxer converted to Islam
- a singer, was famous for his moonwalk
- refused to give up her seat on the bus
- famous actor, played in Men in Black
15 Clues: first black president of the U.S • a rapper,was shot at the age of 25 • a boxer,his nickname was iron..... • soccer player that won 3 world cups • famous actor, played in Men in Black • a singer, was famous for his moonwalk • first black person to play in the MLB • famous former boxer converted to Islam • refused to give up her seat on the bus • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- She would emancipate anyone in her path
- He was a famous pro boxer
- He made a speech called "I have a dream"
- She had her own talk show
- Was a famous runner during the 1936 Olympics
- Didn't give up her seat for a white man
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- Made a famous books about birds
- Gave a nice speech during a inauguration
- She helped NASA get Alan Sherpad into space
- He was a civil rights activist in the 19th century
- Famous baseball player
- He was a Muslim activist who was assassinated
- She was the first African American pilot
- Famous basketball player who wear number 8 and 24
- He helped African Americans tirelessly improve their lives
15 Clues: Famous baseball player • He was a famous pro boxer • She had her own talk show • Made a famous books about birds • She would emancipate anyone in her path • Didn't give up her seat for a white man • Gave a nice speech during a inauguration • He made a speech called "I have a dream" • She was the first African American pilot • She helped NASA get Alan Sherpad into space • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
Across
- first Black person to serve as a Supreme Court Justice
- founder of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School Institute
- first African American woman in Congress
- American abolitionist and women's rights activist, gave a speech named "Ain't I a woman?"
- journalist, activist, and researcher who was an active fighter for woman suffrage, particularly for Black women
- first African-American woman to hold a pilots license
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- father of the abolitionist movement
- memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist who wrote a book named, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
- first Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard University
- first woman to lead a major military operation in the United States
- an agricultural scientist and inventor who created hundreds of products using peanuts
- youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history
- African American explorer who was the first person to explore the North Pole
- first African American to play in Major League Baseball
- didnt give up her seat on the bus to a white man
15 Clues: father of the abolitionist movement • youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history • first African American woman in Congress • didnt give up her seat on the bus to a white man • first African-American woman to hold a pilots license • first Black person to serve as a Supreme Court Justice • first African American to play in Major League Baseball • ...
Black history month 2024-02-26
Across
- made the song" One Dance"
- Female tennis player
- Made the song "Thriller"
- was in the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy
- professional boxer and activist
- married to offset.
- Number 24 in the lakers
- refused to give up her seat on the bus
- First black baseball player
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- made the song "Goosebumps"
- made the song "Paint the Town"
- has a shoe brand named after him.
- track and field athlete
- first black president
- had a speech named "I Had a Dream"
15 Clues: married to offset. • Female tennis player • first black president • track and field athlete • Number 24 in the lakers • Made the song "Thriller" • made the song" One Dance" • made the song "Goosebumps" • First black baseball player • made the song "Paint the Town" • professional boxer and activist • has a shoe brand named after him. • had a speech named "I Had a Dream" • ...