Black History Month Crossword - Week 2

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  1. 5. Famed Black American military airmen who fought in World War 2
  2. 6. The day that celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States
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  1. 1. After a groundbreaking 60 year acting career spanning radio, television, the stage, and film, her memoir "Just As I Am" was released two days before her death in January 2021. first name
  2. 2. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett has been credited as a key scientist in the development of this preventative measure in the fight against Covid-19
  3. 3. A giant in sci-fi literature, she won multiple Nebula and Hugo awards for fantasy. Her most popular novel is Kindred, released in 1979. last name
  4. 4. Vivien Thomas developed techniques and tools that would lead to today's modern surgery methods on this vital muscular organ
  5. 7. Currently a member of the JPMC Board of Directors, she is also the Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC and has previously served as the Vice Chair at Starbucks, Director of The Estee Lauder Companies, and Director of Dreamworks Animation SKG. last name