BAFAM BHM Crossword Challenge - Week 4

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Across
  1. 2. Known as the "Moses of her people," Harriet Tubman was a courageous abolitionist who led enslaved individuals to ____ via the Underground Railroad.
  2. 8. Lewis Howard Latimer's innovations in electric lighting and drafting technology were instrumental in shaping the _______ landscape of his time.
  3. 9. Ketanji Brown Jackson She would also be the first justice who had served as a public defender, notable because the judiciary in general draws so heavily from the _____ side of the courtroom.
  4. 10. Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender and used his platform for addressing racial injustices and promote _____ _____, and provide a voice for the African American community.
  5. 11. Elijah McCoy's invention of the lubricating cup revolutionized steam engine technology, making ____ more efficient and reliable.
  6. 12. Amanda Gorman's stirring poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration captured the nation's attention, fostering a sense of ____ and resilience.
  7. 13. Augusta Savage's sculptures celebrated African American culture and paved the way for _____ opportunities for artists of color in the art world.
Down
  1. 1. Inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi, he led targeted nonviolent _____ against Jim Crow laws and other forms of discrimination.
  2. 3. Once retired, Muhammad Ali focused much of his time on philanthropy and gave his support to the organizations such as the Special _____, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and more.
  3. 4. Rosa Parks's refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked the historic Montgomery Bus _____, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.
  4. 5. Prince, known for his innovative music and extravagant stage presence, challenged conventional norms and advocated for artistic _____ in the music industry.
  5. 6. Carter Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," established Negro _____ Week to emphasize the contributions of African Americans to the nation's history, which later evolved into Black History Month.
  6. 7. Maya Angelou used her powerful words to address issues of race, identity, and _____.