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  1. 4. Influential talk show host and philanthropist
  2. 5. Music genre born from African American experiences
  3. 7. Basketball legend with six NBA titles
  4. 8. Magazine focusing on Black culture
  5. 12. Rhythmic genre with spoken words
  6. 13. Poet and author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
  7. 15. Center of 1920s Black cultural renaissance
  8. 17. TV show highlighting Black family life
  9. 19. Genre known for expressive vocals and emotion
  10. 22. Iconic tennis champion with many Grand Slams
  11. 24. Popular genre blending rhythm and poetry
  12. 26. Genre from Jamaica with a strong beat
  13. 27. Traditional Ghanaian fabric worn in African culture
  14. 29. Civil rights leader with a famous speech
  15. 30. Alex Haley’s novel on family history
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  1. 1. Civil rights figure known for bus boycott
  2. 2. Civil rights activist with the last name X
  3. 3. Influential rapper known for "Changes"
  4. 6. Music genre deeply rooted in Black churches
  5. 9. Hairstyle symbolizing strength and heritage
  6. 10. The roots of African American music
  7. 11. Historic march site in Alabama
  8. 14. Iconic hairstyle symbolizing pride
  9. 16. Detroit-based music label for soul hits
  10. 18. Movement advocating for Black lives
  11. 20. Global spread of African descendants
  12. 21. Queen of pop and R&B
  13. 23. African country never colonized
  14. 25. Central theme of many civil rights songs
  15. 28. Director known for "Do the Right Thing"