Black History Month

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Across
  1. 2. A hymn of redemption and hope that was written by a former slave trader
  2. 4. Generational ________ includes resources, knowledge, and stability passed down to benefit future generations
  3. 5. A hard-won right that allows citizens to choose leaders and influence laws affecting their daily lives
  4. 10. Orlando church rooted in faith, community, and prayer, led by Rev. Terrance R. Gray
  5. 12. In 1947, he became the first Black athlete to play in Major League Baseball
  6. 13. A key pathway to empowerment and generational wealth
  7. 16. Congressman known for “good trouble” and unwavering commitment to voting rights
  8. 19. Richard Smallwood’s worship anthem that has become a staple in Black churches around the world
  9. 20. FAMU, Morehouse, Howard, Hampton, NC A&T SU, Spelman, & Bethune Cookman are all ________
Down
  1. 1. The foundation of Christian faith, whose life and teachings center love, liberation, and redemption
  2. 2. Those who came before us, whose sacrifices, wisdom, and resilience laid the foundation for our lives today
  3. 3. A spiritual practice that can help reduce stress and improve well-being
  4. 4. Scholar who founded Black History Month in 1926
  5. 6. Legendary Black-owned record label that shaped American music and launched countless icons
  6. 7. The continent where humanity began and the ancestral homeland of people of African descent worldwide
  7. 8. The first Black woman to travel into space, who is also a physician, engineer, and advocate for science education
  8. 9. A music genre born out of the Black church that deeply influences culture and other music genres today
  9. 10. Athlete whose dominance redefined excellence in tennis
  10. 11. Movement that challenged segregation and injustice
  11. 14. The 1st independent Black Christian denomination in the USA
  12. 15. ________ Figures is a film honoring Black women mathematicians who helped launch space exploration
  13. 17. Activist who adopted the name El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz after his 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca
  14. 18. Pastor and leader whose dream still shapes justice movements today