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