black history month Crossword Puzzles
Black History Month 2025-01-21
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- Who said, "if there is no struggle, there is no progress"?
- Where did Rosa Parks' bus boycott happen?
- Who said, "if not us, then who? If not now, then when?"
- Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner?
- What was Muhammad Ali's original name?
- Who was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?
- Who was the first African-American to appear on a U.S. postage stamp?
- Which city is known as the birthplace of hip hop?
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- Where did Martin Luther King Jr. give his "I Have A Dream" speech?
- Who said, "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
- Who said, "life is not a spectator sport"?
- As a student at the Baltimore School of Performing Arts, rapper Tupac Shakur took these classes
- Which President officially recognized Black History Month?
- What state was the first to elect a black governor, doing so in 1989?
- What did President Abraham Lincoln sign in 1863 declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free"?
- This amendment abolished slavery "within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
16 Clues: What was Muhammad Ali's original name? • Where did Rosa Parks' bus boycott happen? • Who said, "life is not a spectator sport"? • Which city is known as the birthplace of hip hop? • Who said, "if not us, then who? If not now, then when?" • Who said, "if there is no struggle, there is no progress"? • Which President officially recognized Black History Month? • ...
Black History Month 2025-02-19
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- First African-American to play in the Major Leagues (Baseball)
- First African-American to travel into space
- First SELF-MADE millionaire (female)
- First African-American woman elected to U.S. Congress
- African-American author of the book "I know why the caged bird sings"
- She didn't want to give up her seat on the bus
- African American gymnast who became the most decorated in world championship history
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- Casted as King T'Challa in the movie "Black Panther"
- Martin Luther King Jr. gave an iconic speech in 1963 called the "___________"
- The "Queen of Jazz"
- African American musician who broke the streaming records with their 2022 album Renaissance
- inventor of the traffic light and the gas mask
- the first African American filmmaker to win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
- First African-American president
- The leading scorer in NBA History
- First African-American Supreme Court justice
16 Clues: The "Queen of Jazz" • First African-American president • The leading scorer in NBA History • First SELF-MADE millionaire (female) • First African-American to travel into space • First African-American Supreme Court justice • inventor of the traffic light and the gas mask • She didn't want to give up her seat on the bus • ...
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 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 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 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 2025-02-07
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- She is the first black person to go to an all-white school in Louisiana in the 1960.
- He won 11 All-NBA teams, 5 MVPs, 6 Finals MVPs, and 6 NBA titles.
- Plays for the Warriors and is a four-time NBA champion.
- She didn't give up her bus seat for a white person and made a stand for black civil rights.
- He was the first Black American Major baseball player.
- She has 23 grand slams and the most in the Open Era.
- The first black person to win in the Olympics.
- He won two Super Bowls in a row and received MVP awards.
- Three All-Star MVP awards,14 All-NBA team selections, and is the national spokesperson for the Girl and Boys Club of America.
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- He was one of the first people to start kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
- She lead over 700 slaves to freedom and was nicknamed "Moses".
- He was the national leader of the abolitionists of Massachusetts
- She published a book about the truth behind lynching, established the first black kindergarten in Chicago, andAwarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in the Special Citations and Awards category.
- He made a famous speech and said "I have a dream."
- She was the first US female gymnast to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
- He was the first black president and made afford healthcare.
16 Clues: The first black person to win in the Olympics. • He made a famous speech and said "I have a dream." • She has 23 grand slams and the most in the Open Era. • He was the first Black American Major baseball player. • Plays for the Warriors and is a four-time NBA champion. • He won two Super Bowls in a row and received MVP awards. • ...
Black History Month 2026-01-26
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- Mifflin Gibbs was the first Black person to hold the position of authority in British Columbia.(1866)
- A form of prejudice that is still used to divide people into a hierarchy of power based on their differences in race and ethnicity.
- A Vancouver neighbourhood known for its large Afro-Canadian population.
- When people come together to march and try to make a change through various social movements and protests.
- Denham Jolly was the first person to found a Black-owned and operated stream of Canadian media, Flow 93.5. (2001)
- theatre Viola Desmond challenged racial segregation by refusing to leave the whites-only section of a theatrical establishment.(1946)
- The month people across Canada celebrate Black History Month to honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada.
- Jean Augustine was the first Black Canadian woman elected to a federal office.
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- Invented by Garret Morgan in 1923, containing the colours red, yellow and green.
- Recognised in Canada as the day when the British Empire officially abolished slavery.(Aug 1, 1834)
- The musical piece written by Harriette Hamilton and composed by Oscar Peterson.(1962)
- The act of keeping Black Canadians separate from white Canadians and limiting Black Canadians’ rights in areas such as education and public life.
- The movement aimed at ending racial discrimination.
- The building was constructed in 1855, in Salem, Ontario, where Harriet Tubman was a member of its congregation.
- A movement to end slavery.
- Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up mixed‑race under apartheid in South Africa.
16 Clues: A movement to end slavery. • The movement aimed at ending racial discrimination. • A Vancouver neighbourhood known for its large Afro-Canadian population. • Jean Augustine was the first Black Canadian woman elected to a federal office. • Invented by Garret Morgan in 1923, containing the colours red, yellow and green. • ...
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 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 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 • ...
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 • ...
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 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 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 2024-02-09
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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 • ...
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 2025-03-04
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- 56 boxing wins
- A famous basketball player who died in a helicopter crash
- First Africn American vice president
- Stood up for black rights
- Started ballet at 13
- First African American to publish a book
- Spoke up to the Chicago defender
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- Creator of the underground railroad
- King of pop
- First African American president
- His death started the black lives matter movement
- First black women to join Nasa
- First black baseball player
- Famous Tennis Player
- His music career lasted 5 decades
15 Clues: King of pop • 56 boxing wins • Famous Tennis Player • Started ballet at 13 • Stood up for black rights • First black baseball player • First black women to join Nasa • First African American president • Spoke up to the Chicago defender • His music career lasted 5 decades • Creator of the underground railroad • First Africn American vice president • ...
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 • ...
Black history month 2025-02-07
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- first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931
- she became the president of the Arkansas NAACP chapter in 1952
- she led the Oklahoma City Public School integration fight
- conducted upward of 300 enslaved people along the Underground Railroad from the American South to Canada
- She is one of the first African-American women to be a self-made millionaire
- the first Black woman to fly an airplane.
- he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream speech”
- became the first Black woman elected to Congress
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- was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States
- civil rights activist that wrote a famous autobiography, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
- walked to school as the first African American student to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana
- cofounded an organization that raised money to fight Jim Crow laws
- She established a successful laundry business and used that money to invest in various real estate.
- she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama
- the first Black general in the U.S. Army
15 Clues: the first Black general in the U.S. Army • the first Black woman to fly an airplane. • he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream speech” • became the first Black woman elected to Congress • first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931 • she led the Oklahoma City Public School integration fight • she became the president of the Arkansas NAACP chapter in 1952 • ...
Black History month 2025-02-07
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- first African American astronaut
- first black world heavyweight boxing champion
- first black American president
- first African American baseball player
- seven time NBA finals winner
- first African American to earn a medical degree in America
- first African American senator
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- known as mosses and prominent leader of the under ground railroad
- first African American to play in the NFL
- first African American women NASA employee
- refused to move to the back of the bus
- first ever black billionaire
- famous for his speeches of his dream
- highest career free throw percentage
- first black NBA player
15 Clues: first black NBA player • first ever black billionaire • seven time NBA finals winner • first black American president • first African American senator • first African American astronaut • famous for his speeches of his dream • highest career free throw percentage • refused to move to the back of the bus • first African American baseball player • ...
Black History Month 2025-02-04
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- Founder of the Chicago Defender who gave a voice to the voiceless
- Entrepreneur who made a fortune making black women's hair beautiful
- Artist who made graffiti popular
- Mathematician who used numbers to find her voice at NASA
- Novelist who believed everyone has a story to tell
- Abolitionist who was the conductor of the Underground Railroad
- Basketball player who took Nike to the top
- Journalist who made black America seen
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- Physician who was a true blood pioneer that is still saving lives
- A medical subject whose medical experiment is still saving lives today
- President who broke the color barrier
- Baseball player who knocked Jim Crow clean-out of the park
- Politician who believed in "Unbought and Unbossed"
- Singer who was the "Queen of Soul"
- Photographer who brought us pictures of black America
15 Clues: Artist who made graffiti popular • Singer who was the "Queen of Soul" • President who broke the color barrier • Journalist who made black America seen • Basketball player who took Nike to the top • Politician who believed in "Unbought and Unbossed" • Novelist who believed everyone has a story to tell • Photographer who brought us pictures of black America • ...
Black History Month 2026-02-11
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- first black baseball player
- most well known slavery abolishionist during civil war
- poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist,had a series of seven autobiographies
- led the underground railroad
- the peanut man
- famous jazz player
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- is the most well-known women's tennis player
- didn't go to the back of the bus
- famous boxer and social activist
- had a "dream"
- astrophysicist
- basketball player died in a helecopter accident
- the goat of today's basketball
- was a powerful voice for black rights and has a not normal last name
- the goat of basketball
15 Clues: had a "dream" • astrophysicist • the peanut man • famous jazz player • the goat of basketball • first black baseball player • led the underground railroad • the goat of today's basketball • didn't go to the back of the bus • famous boxer and social activist • is the most well-known women's tennis player • basketball player died in a helecopter accident • ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024-02-23
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- Civil right activist who would give up her seat on the back of a bus for a white person
- Fist African american women to be elected into congress
- awarded the medal of freedom the highest civilian honor
- Won 3 grammy awards for her spoken-word albums
- Became the first African American women in the world to win an Olympic Gold Metal
- Slave abolitionist and writer
- "Greatest of all time" boxing champion
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- First black women to win the Pulitzer Prize
- First Black women to attend Yale law school
- Awarded the George Polk reward
- Broke the "color line" First black american to play in MLB
- Fist black american to become a licensed pilot
- Freed slaves using the underground rail road
- "I have a dream"
- First black president
15 Clues: "I have a dream" • First black president • Slave abolitionist and writer • Awarded the George Polk reward • "Greatest of all time" boxing champion • First black women to win the Pulitzer Prize • First Black women to attend Yale law school • Freed slaves using the underground rail road • Fist black american to become a licensed pilot • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-06
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- Secret escape system Harriet Tubman used to lead slaves to freedom. ________________ Railroad.
- What part of New York City became a popular place for African-American artists, writers, and musicians in the 1920s?
- I have a ___________. Famous MLK speech.
- Month that Black History is celebrated.
- Which sport did Jackie Robinson play?
- In what city did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a bus? ________________ Alabama
- ______________ Riders was the name of the protests in the South in which black and white people rode together on buses.
- Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that made slavery illegal.
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- In 1863 President Lincoln signed this Proclamation.
- African American fighter pilot group formed during World War II? ______________ Airmen
- First African-American Supreme Court Justice. Thurgood _______________
- Who is known as the Father of Black History? Carter G. _____________
- In 1964 the ___________ Act declared that people must be treated fairly, no matter the color of their skin.
- Federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
- Supreme Court case that opened all public schools to black students? _____________ vs Board of Education
15 Clues: Which sport did Jackie Robinson play? • Month that Black History is celebrated. • I have a ___________. Famous MLK speech. • In 1863 President Lincoln signed this Proclamation. • Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that made slavery illegal. • Who is known as the Father of Black History? Carter G. _____________ • ...
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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- 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 2023-02-14
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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 2023-02-14
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- Dubbed the King of Pop. (2 wds.)
- Nicknamed the Brown Bomber. (2 wds.)
- Was a basketball player known by his initials MJ. (2 wds.)
- Is best known for her talk show that starts with Oprah. (2 wds.)
- Was the First African American to pursue a profession as an artist. (2 wds.)
- Booker T. Washington’s famous book. (3 wds.)
- He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York. (2 wds.)
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- Garnered public acclaim by building a clock entirely out of wood. Benjamin ________
- ______ Lou Hamer
- Nicknamed the Black Mamba. (2 wds.)
- Is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. (2 wds.)
- Sadie Tanner _______ Alexander.
- Martin ______ ____ __ (3 wds.)
- The 44th president of the United States. (2 wds.)
- Is also known as Snoopy. (2 wds.)
15 Clues: ______ Lou Hamer • Martin ______ ____ __ (3 wds.) • Sadie Tanner _______ Alexander. • Dubbed the King of Pop. (2 wds.) • Is also known as Snoopy. (2 wds.) • Nicknamed the Black Mamba. (2 wds.) • Nicknamed the Brown Bomber. (2 wds.) • Booker T. Washington’s famous book. (3 wds.) • The 44th president of the United States. (2 wds.) • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- On February 1st, 2021, a crater on the Moon was named after her by the IAU.
- The first black boxer
- Who made the song “Smooth Criminal”
- Popular shoes that has his name
- MLK’s most famous speech
- George Speck invented_ when he was trying to get back at one of his customers that wanted some fries
- She is known as the best female gymnast of all time
- MLK joined_and thousands of other protesters to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
- What team was Jackie Robinson against
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- Barack Obama's wife
- Oprah Winfrey's name used to be_
- The first Black President
- First black student to go to an all whites school
- How much money did Robert L. Johnson have?
- First Female African American space traveler.
15 Clues: Barack Obama's wife • The first black boxer • MLK’s most famous speech • The first Black President • Popular shoes that has his name • Oprah Winfrey's name used to be_ • Who made the song “Smooth Criminal” • What team was Jackie Robinson against • How much money did Robert L. Johnson have? • First Female African American space traveler. • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-16
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- having rights
- making someone do everything for you
- friendly
- cruel or unjust treatment
- winning
- never the answer
- judging someone based on their skin tone
- taking part of something
- the choice to do as you please
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- having choices to do something big
- the past and learning about it
- to learn
- someone’s background
- go through something
- opposite of evil
15 Clues: winning • to learn • friendly • having rights • never the answer • opposite of evil • someone’s background • go through something • taking part of something • cruel or unjust treatment • the past and learning about it • the choice to do as you please • having choices to do something big • making someone do everything for you • judging someone based on their skin tone
black history month 2025-02-12
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- jump started the BLM movement
- best boxer ever
- antislavery writer
- has the all time point record
- famous for not going to the back of the bus
- most famous gay wrapper
- first African American baseball player
- Famous for bringing slaves to freedom
- king of pop
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- gave the I have a dream speech
- runs Family feud
- Famous African American author
- first African American public pilot
- Famous writer with her autobiographies
- Famous civil rights activist
15 Clues: king of pop • best boxer ever • runs Family feud • antislavery writer • most famous gay wrapper • Famous civil rights activist • jump started the BLM movement • has the all time point record • gave the I have a dream speech • Famous African American author • first African American public pilot • Famous for bringing slaves to freedom • Famous writer with her autobiographies • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- Which US president extended this celebration through the entire month?
- Who was the first African American woman to win an Oscar?
- Who is the first licensed African American Nurse in the US?
- Who was the first African American to win a Grammy?
- Who is the first Black female transplant surgeon?
- Who was the first African American general in the US Army?
- Who planned the first celebration of African American accomplishments?
- Who was the first African American individual to win an Olympic Gold medal?
- Who was the first licensed African American pilot?
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- What month do we celebrate Black History?
- Who is the first African American to receive a medical degree?
- Who was the first African American to play in the NBA?
- Who was the first African American man in space?
- Who was the first African American female in Congress?
- Who is the first African American President of the US?
15 Clues: What month do we celebrate Black History? • Who was the first African American man in space? • Who is the first Black female transplant surgeon? • Who was the first licensed African American pilot? • Who was the first African American to win a Grammy? • Who was the first African American to play in the NBA? • Who was the first African American female in Congress? • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-02
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- The age that MLK one the Noble Peace Prize, making him the youngest recipient.
- The first African American women billionaire that had the the highest-rated daytime program in television history.
- The last name of the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
- The first record label owned by an African American
- The animal referenced in the title of Maya Angelou's famous autobiography
- The city where the 1995 bus boycott started.
- On the steps of what former president's memorial did MLK deliver the "I have a dream" speech
- America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization.
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- a network of people offering shelter and aid to escaped enslaved people from the South
- The team Jackie Robinson played on
- The title of a person who sought to eradicate slavery during the 19th century.
- The first Historically Black College in the United States
- Last name of a formerly enslaved man who became an author and a prominent leader in the abolitionist movement
- The amendment the granted African American the right to vote
- The first black president of the United States
15 Clues: The team Jackie Robinson played on • The city where the 1995 bus boycott started. • The first black president of the United States • The first record label owned by an African American • America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. • The first Historically Black College in the United States • The amendment the granted African American the right to vote • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-08
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- This theater on 125th Street honors and promotes the contributions of black American performers
- The missing word from this title of the Black National Anthem - Lift Every ______ and Sing
- The 13th amendment abolished this
- Garret A Morgan helped make traveling in cars safer with his invention of the _____ light
- This holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, the date on which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were freed
- Howard University is an example of an HBCU, which stands for Historically Black ____ and University
- This woman is a singer, mother, and creator of the Fenty brand.
- George Washington Carver developed hundreds of uses for this nut
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- The first name of this designer of a fashionable bag with a TC logo on it
- The book and movie "Hidden _____" is about a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
- Black History is ______ History
- This NYC Borough is the birthplace of Hip Hop.
- The Underground _________ was lead by Harriet Tubman.
- Mae ________ is the first black woman to travel into space.
- Black_____ is not just the name of a movie. It was an African American revolutionary organization that was formed in 1966.
15 Clues: Black History is ______ History • The 13th amendment abolished this • This NYC Borough is the birthplace of Hip Hop. • The Underground _________ was lead by Harriet Tubman. • Mae ________ is the first black woman to travel into space. • This woman is a singer, mother, and creator of the Fenty brand. • George Washington Carver developed hundreds of uses for this nut • ...
Black History Month 2025-11-19
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- Brazil's national dish, a black bean stew.
- Toasted manioc flour, a common side dish.
- Influential neo-expressionist painter Jean-Michel ___.
- Iconic jazz singer Billie ___.
- Martial art developed by enslaved Africans that combines dance and music.
- Tennis champion ___ Williams.
- Rhythmic and dance genre born in Rio de Janeiro.
- Marta ___, the "Queen of Football."
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- The first Black president of the United States, Barack ___.
- South Africa's first Black president, Nelson ___.
- Leader of the Palmares quilombo, a symbol of resistance.
- Egypt is a country in this continent.
- The rulers of ancient Egypt.
- Madam C.J. ___, entrepreneur and hair care pioneer.
- ___ Jemison, first Black woman in space.
15 Clues: The rulers of ancient Egypt. • Tennis champion ___ Williams. • Iconic jazz singer Billie ___. • Marta ___, the "Queen of Football." • Egypt is a country in this continent. • ___ Jemison, first Black woman in space. • Toasted manioc flour, a common side dish. • Brazil's national dish, a black bean stew. • Rhythmic and dance genre born in Rio de Janeiro. • ...
Black History Month 2026-02-11
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- first black baseball player
- most well known slavery abolishionist during civil war
- poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist,had a series of seven autobiographies
- led the underground railroad
- the peanut man
- famous jazz player
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- is the most well-known women's tennis player
- didn't go to the back of the bus
- famous boxer and social activist
- had a "dream"
- astrophysicist
- basketball player died in a helecopter accident
- the goat of today's basketball
- was a powerful voice for black rights and has a not normal last name
- the goat of basketball
15 Clues: had a "dream" • astrophysicist • the peanut man • famous jazz player • the goat of basketball • first black baseball player • led the underground railroad • the goat of today's basketball • didn't go to the back of the bus • famous boxer and social activist • is the most well-known women's tennis player • basketball player died in a helecopter accident • ...
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
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- 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
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- 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" • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- One of the most significant figures
- famous author and poet writer
- famous singer died from an overdose of propofol
- The mother of the Civil right movement
- married to Jay-Z
- One of the greatest boxers in history
- Super Bowl performer for 2024
- American talk show host
- shot dead while standing outside on the balcony
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- American abolitionist and social activist
- Lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to six world series
- The first black president
- NBA star died in the plane with his daughter
- father of the abolitionist movement
- American civil rights lawyer
15 Clues: married to Jay-Z • American talk show host • The first black president • American civil rights lawyer • famous author and poet writer • Super Bowl performer for 2024 • One of the most significant figures • father of the abolitionist movement • One of the greatest boxers in history • The mother of the Civil right movement • American abolitionist and social activist • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- helped enlist free black men to fight in the Union Army
- best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance
- became the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball
- used an "underground railroad" to free slaves
- first black president
- was the most famous female blues signer in the 1930s
- was a professional golfer and entrepreneur
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- won eight Grammys for his album "Thriller"
- was the richest African American in the 20th century and was sometimes ranked as the most influential woman in the world
- won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
- was a principal spokesman of the Nation of Islam during the 1950s
- was a famous boxer, philanthropist, and social activist
- was the NAACP's first field officer in Mississippi
- was the first African American student who went to a white elementary school in 1960
- refused to go to the back of the bus
15 Clues: first black president • refused to go to the back of the bus • won eight Grammys for his album "Thriller" • was a professional golfer and entrepreneur • used an "underground railroad" to free slaves • best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance • won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls • was the NAACP's first field officer in Mississippi • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- he was #24 on the lakers
- he was known as the "king of pop"
- he is a former NBA player and he was #23 on the bulls
- he was the actor for marvels black panther
- he is #23 on the lakers
- he gave a famous "I Have A Dream" speach
- she freed slaves using the underground railroad
- she is a famous tennis player and has 4 gold medals
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- he was the first black president
- he was a professional boxer and activist
- she was an activist and she boycotted the bus
- he was the first black man to play in the MLB
- he slaped chris rock
- she is a gymnast and she won 4 gold medals
- he played for brazil's national soccer team and won 3 world cups
15 Clues: he slaped chris rock • he is #23 on the lakers • he was #24 on the lakers • he was the first black president • he was known as the "king of pop" • he was a professional boxer and activist • he gave a famous "I Have A Dream" speach • he was the actor for marvels black panther • she is a gymnast and she won 4 gold medals • she was an activist and she boycotted the bus • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-27
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- Is known to have orange hair and sang the song "Munch"
- Is known for freeing many slaves
- A rapper that was born in Compton and leading a group called N.W.A
- Was born in long beach / West Coast and is a rapper
- A singer that is known as the "King of Pop"
- A civil rights activist who is known for refusing to get up from a seat on the bus
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- A famous rapper that sang the song "All Eyez On Me"
- Was a basketball player that died in a helicopter
- Sang the song "I Will Always Love You"
- Is known for the famous quote "I have a dream"
- Plays a role in Jumanji and is also known as "The Rock"
- Is the former First Lady of the United States
- Is a rapper who sang the song "It Was a Good Day"
- A singer/actress and is also known as the "King of Pop's" sister
- Is the 44th president of the United States
15 Clues: Is known for freeing many slaves • Sang the song "I Will Always Love You" • Is the 44th president of the United States • A singer that is known as the "King of Pop" • Is the former First Lady of the United States • Is known for the famous quote "I have a dream" • Was a basketball player that died in a helicopter • Is a rapper who sang the song "It Was a Good Day" • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-27
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- the war that the slavesa were freed because of
- black history month.
- the president who freed the slaves.
- someone who protests and fights for their rights.
- the act of seperating people.
- elimination of a practice or institution.
- basic human rights.
- unfair treatment because of skin color.
- a period in which african americans celebrated eachother with music.
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- the proclomation that freed the slaves.
- activist talked about the most during bhm.
- a slave who escaped and became a very well known activist and public speaker.
- an activist who is known for her resistance to segregation.
- An activist who worked to abolish slavery.
- a slave who was freed and is mostly known with his work with the peanut.
15 Clues: basic human rights. • black history month. • the act of seperating people. • the president who freed the slaves. • the proclomation that freed the slaves. • unfair treatment because of skin color. • elimination of a practice or institution. • activist talked about the most during bhm. • An activist who worked to abolish slavery. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- The first African-American professional Baseball player.
- He was revered by many younger civil rights activists who regarded him as the spiritual father of the movement.
- After escaping slavery, he became an author, public speaker, and prominent leader of the abolitionist movement.
- Co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality in 1942.
- He became chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
- He helped lead protests against the segregation of public primary schools, beaches, parks, and at the University of Mississippi.
- her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, which inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Excelled academically and became the first teacher and principal at the Tuskegee Institute.
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- escaped from slavery and spent 11 years guiding other enslaved people to freedom.
- The first African-American woman elected to serve in Congress.
- She is the first African-American woman to have her very own television production company.
- The 44th President of the United States.
- He was an Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter to win the world heavyweight title three times.
- The head of the oldest and largest of the civil rights organizations, the NAACP.
- Baptist minister and activist who fought against racial inequality.
15 Clues: The 44th President of the United States. • Co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality in 1942. • The first African-American professional Baseball player. • The first African-American woman elected to serve in Congress. • Baptist minister and activist who fought against racial inequality. • He became chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. • ...
Black History Month 2024-09-10
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- The first Black player to captain England's national football team in 1997. (4/4)
- This character was portrayed by Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek, The Original Series, then later played by Zoe Saldana and Celia Rose Gooding in other projects. (5)
- The first black president of America. (6/5)
- In 2014 this Award-winning artist and filmmaker won the Best Picture Oscar for 12 Years a Slave. (5/7)
- The first black woman in space. (3/7)
- Originally from Trinidad, this person became the ITN’s first black journalist in 1973 and was knighted in 1999 for his services to journalism. (6/8)
- Shirley Bassey recorded three theme songs for this film series. (5/4)
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- Viv Anderson was the first black person to play for England in this sport. (8)
- Best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott and was called "the first lady of civil rights". (4/5)
- The UK's first black female MP. (5/6)
- This actor played Uncle Phil alongside Will Smith in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (5/5)
- Mary Seacole died in London in 1881 after saving many British soldiers during this war in 1855. (7)
- Chadwick Boseman played T’Challa better known as this superhero. (5/7)
- Muhammad Ali's birth name. (7/4)
- Martin Luther King Jr had "a _____" in his iconic speech. (5)
15 Clues: Muhammad Ali's birth name. (7/4) • The UK's first black female MP. (5/6) • The first black woman in space. (3/7) • The first black president of America. (6/5) • Martin Luther King Jr had "a _____" in his iconic speech. (5) • Shirley Bassey recorded three theme songs for this film series. (5/4) • Chadwick Boseman played T’Challa better known as this superhero. (5/7) • ...
Black History Month 2025-02-03
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- First African American to play Major League Baseball
- An American professional boxer and social activist
- First ever African American president of the United States
- First African American child to attend a whites-only school
- One of the greatest basketball players
- First African American justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court
- The first female U.S Vice President
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- First Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress
- Famous for his “I Have A Dream” speech
- First black woman to travel to space
- Known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.
- First African American to hold a pilot license
- Known for escaping slavery and leading enslaved people to freedom using the "Underground Railroad"
- One of the most famous abolitionist and women’s right speeches
- Known as "the first lady of civil rights"
15 Clues: The first female U.S Vice President • First black woman to travel to space • Famous for his “I Have A Dream” speech • One of the greatest basketball players • Known as "the first lady of civil rights" • First African American to hold a pilot license • An American professional boxer and social activist • First African American to play Major League Baseball • ...
Black History Month 2025-02-03
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- Refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, sparking a boycott.
- Historically Black colleges and universities abbreviation.
- Inventor of the three-position traffic light.
- Airmen from this institute were the first Black military aviators in the U.S.
- City where the 1965 voting rights march began.
- Led enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
- Activist known for the phrase “By any means necessary.”
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- Civil rights leader famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech.
- Landmark Supreme Court case ending school segregation: ____ v. Board of Education.
- Music genre with roots in Black culture from New Orleans.
- Artistic genre blending African culture with science fiction and technology.
- Poet and author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”
- First Black athlete in Major League Baseball.
- Holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
- Week-long celebration honoring African heritage and culture.
15 Clues: First Black athlete in Major League Baseball. • Inventor of the three-position traffic light. • City where the 1965 voting rights march began. • Poet and author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” • Activist known for the phrase “By any means necessary.” • Music genre with roots in Black culture from New Orleans. • ...
Black History Month 2026-02-03
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- The power to make your own choices, to be able to act and speak for yourself without someone controlling you
- Fair behavior or treatment, especially with the law
- A movement to end racial segregation in the 1950/60s
- Something done well, usually something worked hard on
- Not being afraid to try something new or scary
- Famous Black American, did not give up her seat to a white man on the bus
- When a group of people stop buying, using, or supporting something because they think it is unfair or wrong
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- Famous Black American, the first Black Major League Baseball player. He played on the Brooklyn Dodgers
- Including people from different backgrounds, genders, sexualities, races, etc
- Legal, social, or moral ideas/actions that everyone should have
- Famous Black American, the first Black President of the USA
- The act of keeping people apart based on skin color
- The same
- A large walk with many people, usually for a social cause
- The act of treating someone unfairly or bad because of their skin color
15 Clues: The same • Not being afraid to try something new or scary • Fair behavior or treatment, especially with the law • The act of keeping people apart based on skin color • A movement to end racial segregation in the 1950/60s • Something done well, usually something worked hard on • A large walk with many people, usually for a social cause • ...
Black History Month 2026-02-26
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- Founder of Black History Week, precursor to Black History Month
- NAACP leader and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington
- Olympic sprinter who raised a gloved fist in protest in 1968
- First African American woman elected Vice President of the United States
- Founder of BET
- Landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared school segregation unconstitutional
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- First African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress
- Author of Beloved and Nobel Prize winner
- Founder of The North Star newspaper
- NASA mathematician portrayed in Hidden Figures
- Revolutionary activist and scholar associated with the Black Panther Party
- Founder of the Tuskegee Institute and advocate for vocational education
- First Black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State
- First Black billionaire entrepreneur in the United States
- The 1963 civil rights march held in Washington, D.C.
15 Clues: Founder of BET • Founder of The North Star newspaper • Author of Beloved and Nobel Prize winner • NASA mathematician portrayed in Hidden Figures • The 1963 civil rights march held in Washington, D.C. • First Black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State • First Black billionaire entrepreneur in the United States • ...
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 2021-01-26
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- A show about a widowed single mother who was a nurse
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was 'born and raised' here
- a dish made with black eyed peas with rice and smoked pork
- aired more episodes than any other television series with a predominantly African American cast
- Don't do this over someone's feet or they'll never get married
- The Black Family ____ is one of Cincinnati's largest family-focused events
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- It's lucky to eat these on New Years
- ___ over the Broom is a tradition at some Black weddings
- Will's Bel Air cousin
- Dorothy ___ established the Black Family Reunion in 1989
- A spin off of 'All in the Family'
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne was located in this city
- 'a ___ on the floor is money out the door'
- John Amos and Esther Rolle starred in this show
- George and Louise move from here to Manhattan due to the success of their dry cleaning chain
15 Clues: Will's Bel Air cousin • A spin off of 'All in the Family' • It's lucky to eat these on New Years • 'a ___ on the floor is money out the door' • John Amos and Esther Rolle starred in this show • A show about a widowed single mother who was a nurse • Tyler Perry's House of Payne was located in this city • The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was 'born and raised' here • ...
Black History Month 2022-01-26
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- Co-founded the U.S. Thermo Control Company, later known as Thermo King. Winner of the National Metal of Technology.
- Born an enslaved person in the 1860s in Missouri, As a child Neighbors called him “the plant doctor” because he knew how to nurse sick plants back to life.
- One of the top engineering minds at the International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation. Co-invented the first personal computer.
- First African-American woman to serve in the United States Congress in 1968.
- Journalist, activist, and suffragist in the late 19th and early 20th century. She shed light on the injustices African Americans were facing during her lifetime.
- Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- Known as a “human computer” Was part of a team that did mathematical calculations to help launch satellites—and later humans—into space.
- Commanded the first all-Black unit of military pilots, called the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought during World War II
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- Was an inventor, businesswoman, and one of the largest employers of African-American women of her time. She manufactured beauty products made specifically for African-American women.
- He delivered the historic "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Most influential inventions was the improved traffic light. Also, improved the sewing machine and gas masks.
- The first African-American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license. “the air is the only place free from prejudice."
- Took out a patent for a mechanism that automatically opens and closes elevator shaft doors and his designs are largely reflected in elevators used today.
- Best known case was Brown vs. Board of Education. First African American appointed to the US Supreme Court.
- Her eight-day space flight aboard the space shuttle Endeavour in 1992 established her as the United States' first female African-American space traveler.
15 Clues: Conductor of the Underground Railroad • He delivered the historic "I Have a Dream" speech. • First African-American woman to serve in the United States Congress in 1968. • Best known case was Brown vs. Board of Education. First African American appointed to the US Supreme Court. • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-15
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- the branches of government have…
- having free will
- high respect
- opposite of meanness
- being fair and reasonable
- opposite of peace
- to learn is to have a …
- “… repeats itself.”
- achieved successfully
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- not fighting
- succeed in dealing with a problem
- the third month
- providing equal rights
- month after January
- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
15 Clues: not fighting • high respect • the third month • having free will • opposite of peace • month after January • “… repeats itself.” • opposite of meanness • achieved successfully • providing equal rights • to learn is to have a … • being fair and reasonable • the branches of government have… • succeed in dealing with a problem • ...
Black history month 2022-02-16
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- to achieve something
- wars always have this
- opposite of war
- to dislike someone of the opposite race
- something that is the past
- something the world lacks and needs more of
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- you go to school to get this
- the second month of the year
- to represent something
- this is the name of a month and is a form of walking
- judges try to give this
- something everyone wants but some don’t get
- to move past something
- if you have it you want more of it
- The name of a war
15 Clues: opposite of war • The name of a war • to achieve something • wars always have this • to represent something • to move past something • judges try to give this • something that is the past • you go to school to get this • the second month of the year • if you have it you want more of it • to dislike someone of the opposite race • something everyone wants but some don’t get • ...
Black History Month 2022-02-16
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- to walk in a military manner
- a story of the past
- the quality of being friendly or considerate
- the unjust treatment of different groups of people or things
- high respect
- behavior involving physical force intended to hurt
- black history month
- just treatment
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- the opposite of war
- relating to every citizen and their concerns
- the power/right to act without restraint
- the practice of owning slaves
- a person who publicly supports a cause
- the ability to direct the behavior or people or the course of events
- to succeed in a task
15 Clues: high respect • just treatment • the opposite of war • a story of the past • black history month • to succeed in a task • to walk in a military manner • the practice of owning slaves • a person who publicly supports a cause • the power/right to act without restraint • relating to every citizen and their concerns • the quality of being friendly or considerate • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-06
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- Pioneer of women in the field of aviation
- Civil Rights Activist, minister and promoted violence (Full Name)
- South African activist that help bring an end to apartheid
- Agricultural scientist and thought to invent Peanut Butter
- Won the world heavyweight crown when he knocked out Tommy Burns
- Baseball player that played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
- Conductor on the Underground Railroad
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- First African American President
- Invented hair products that lead her to be the first female millionaire
- Fastest woman ever (Nickname)
- Won a Gold Olympic Medal in Berlin 1936
- Freedom rider that led the Bloody Sunday demonstration
- Won the case the ended Racial Segregation in public schools
- Inventor with more than 50 patents
- Civil Right Activist that escaped slavery with her infant daughter
15 Clues: Fastest woman ever (Nickname) • First African American President • Inventor with more than 50 patents • Conductor on the Underground Railroad • Won a Gold Olympic Medal in Berlin 1936 • Pioneer of women in the field of aviation • Baseball player that played for the Brooklyn Dodgers • Freedom rider that led the Bloody Sunday demonstration • ...
Black History Month 2023-02-10
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- "Still I Rise"
- Muslim Activist
- first black female millionaire
- First black female billionaire
- 6th best selling single of all time
- music created by black people in the 1980s
- Underground Railroad
- first black MLB player
- laws that segregated people in the south
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- First Black President
- "I Have a Dream"
- first female vice-president
- most awarded female artist
- first black congress woman
- holiday celebrating Emancipation of slaves
15 Clues: "Still I Rise" • Muslim Activist • "I Have a Dream" • Underground Railroad • First Black President • first black MLB player • most awarded female artist • first black congress woman • first female vice-president • first black female millionaire • First black female billionaire • 6th best selling single of all time • laws that segregated people in the south • ...
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 2023-02-14
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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- a member of Destiny’s Child.
- in Glee.
- with Loony Tunes.
- break was in 2003.
- was “Bacardi.” first song was about cows.
- Bey".
- Disney Channel star.
- Voice”.
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- by Michael Jackson.
- for body positivity.
- actor for a cartoon.
- hit came out in 1995.
- 11 children.
- from NBC.
- female African-American self-made millionaire.
15 Clues: Bey". • Voice”. • in Glee. • from NBC. • 11 children. • with Loony Tunes. • break was in 2003. • by Michael Jackson. • for body positivity. • actor for a cartoon. • Disney Channel star. • hit came out in 1995. • a member of Destiny’s Child. • was “Bacardi.” first song was about cows. • female African-American self-made millionaire.
Black History Month 2023-02-14
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- Dubbed as the “King of Pop”
- Nickname “Queen Bey”
- First lady of the United States
- She was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association for 319 weeks.
- She is a media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
- His film career began in 1933.
- She is a rapper, songwriter, singer, and record producer.
- She is an actress that began her career in the 1990s.
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- She was a part of The Supremes who became Motown’s most successful act during the 1960s.
- 44th president of the United States.
- Pioneer and influence by songwriters across a range of genres.
- She is co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, for which she has received a Daytime Emmy Award.
- He is known as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time.
- He was a famous basketball player that played for the Los Angeles Lakers
- By acclamation, he is the greatest basketball player of all time.
15 Clues: Nickname “Queen Bey” • Dubbed as the “King of Pop” • His film career began in 1933. • First lady of the United States • 44th president of the United States. • She is an actress that began her career in the 1990s. • She is a rapper, songwriter, singer, and record producer. • Pioneer and influence by songwriters across a range of genres. • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- Who planned the first celebration of African American accomplishments?
- Who was the first African American woman to win an Oscar?
- Who was the first female African American to win an Olympic Gold medal?
- Who was the first African American man in space?
- Who was the first African American to play in the NBA?
- Who was the first African American female in Congress?
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- Who is the first African American to receive a medical degree?
- Who is the first licensed African American Nurse in the US?
- Who was the first African American to win a Grammy?
- Who is the first African American President of the US?
- Who is the first Black female transplant surgeon?
- What month do we celebrate Black History?
- Who was the first licensed African American pilot?
- Who was the first African American general in the US Army?
- Which US president extended this celebration through the entire month?
15 Clues: What month do we celebrate Black History? • Who was the first African American man in space? • Who is the first Black female transplant surgeon? • Who was the first licensed African American pilot? • Who was the first African American to win a Grammy? • Who is the first African American President of the US? • Who was the first African American to play in the NBA? • ...
Black History Month 2024-02-26
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- First African American President
- African American track athlete who won 4 gold medals
- First African American Woman to hold a pilot license
- First Black Woman to be elected to the United States Congress
- Abolitionist and Women's rights activist
- African American educator, author, and orator
- The Current Vice President
- One of the most prominent leaders in the Civil Rights movement
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- African American sociologist, socialist, and historian
- First African American Baseball Player
- Father of the Abolitionist Movement
- African American Muslim minister and human rights activist
- Known for Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Helped people escape slavery using the Underground Railroad
- Professional Boxer and Activist
15 Clues: The Current Vice President • Professional Boxer and Activist • First African American President • Known for Montgomery Bus Boycott • Father of the Abolitionist Movement • First African American Baseball Player • Abolitionist and Women's rights activist • African American educator, author, and orator • African American track athlete who won 4 gold medals • ...
Black history month 2024-03-06
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- Refused to sit on the back of the bus.
- American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop"
- talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show.
- one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955.
- professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
- He died january,26 2020
- American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association
- Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.
- professional tennis player won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles was 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.
- Through his work with the Underground Railroad, it is estimated that at least 400 runaway slaves were helped by him and his wife.
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- professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest".
- he has been named NBA MVP four times.
- American abolitionist and social activist.
- American former professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she was ranked world No. 1
- American memoirist and poet
15 Clues: He died january,26 2020 • American memoirist and poet • he has been named NBA MVP four times. • Refused to sit on the back of the bus. • American abolitionist and social activist. • professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest". • one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955. • ...
black history month 2026-02-11
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- first african american woman to win the nobel peace prize
- was forced to sit in the back of the bus and made a movement to stop that
- he slapeed chris rock
- famous baseball player first black baseball player to go
- famous for powerful speach aint i a woman
- was the most important leader in the black rights movement
- legonday american heavyweaight boxer
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- fasmous basketball player onLakersakers
- had a famous speech where he had a dream
- right fielder for the Cardinals
- comedianhe is a comedian. He was in the movie jumanji
- started thUnderground Railroadad
- was the president of South Africa
- was the vice president of Joe Biden
- was the president of the United States
15 Clues: he slapeed chris rock • right fielder for the Cardinals • started thUnderground Railroadad • was the president of South Africa • was the vice president of Joe Biden • legonday american heavyweaight boxer • was the president of the United States • fasmous basketball player onLakersakers • had a famous speech where he had a dream • famous for powerful speach aint i a woman • ...
Black History Month 2026-01-31
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- Spread made for sandwiches.
- Early transportation for babies.
- Popular snack food.
- Used to clean floors
- Controls traffic at intersections
- Machine that moves people between floors
- Used to safely escape a building.
- Life-saving medical component used in transfusions
- Machine that made farming faster by removing corn from stalks
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- device used to put out fires.
- Provides light using electricity.
- Stringed musical instrument.
- Mask used to protect against dangerous air.
- Frozen dessert.
- Medical imaging that lets doctors see inside the body
15 Clues: Frozen dessert. • Popular snack food. • Used to clean floors • Spread made for sandwiches. • Stringed musical instrument. • device used to put out fires. • Early transportation for babies. • Provides light using electricity. • Controls traffic at intersections • Used to safely escape a building. • Machine that moves people between floors • ...
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 • ...
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) • ...
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 (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) • ...
