Black History Month

12345678910111213141516171819
Across
  1. 6. A month honoring the struggles of African Americans. Celebrated during the month of February.
  2. 7. Saved about 300 slaves using the Underground Railroad
  3. 8. Red represents this in the Black History Month colors.
  4. 9. A term used for people being forced to do work
  5. 10. First African American woman to serve as the First Lady
  6. 11. First African American to play for the MLB
  7. 12. First African American woman to be advanced to principal dancer in the 75 year history of American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
  8. 13. Yellow represents this in the Black History Month colors.
  9. 14. An influential talk show host who inspires young African American women to be successful
  10. 16. Refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus
  11. 17. First African American child to attend an all white school
  12. 18. An influential author known for her unique autobiographical writing style
Down
  1. 1. First African American to fly an airplane
  2. 2. The theme for Black History Month in 2023 is this
  3. 3. Stood up for civil rights and said the "I Have a Dream" speech
  4. 4. Famous for his antislavery writings
  5. 5. Civil rights activist who was the first field secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Mississippi
  6. 9. Black represents this in the Black History Month colors.
  7. 15. A leader in the civil rights movement and supported Black nationalism
  8. 19. Green represents this in the Black History Month colors.