Black History Month (Version 2)

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Across
  1. 2. Politician who became our first black president
  2. 5. Playwright who is known as America's Shakespeare
  3. 6. Poet who rose to greatness in spite of life's cruelty
  4. 8. Educator who was known as the "First Lady of the Struggle"
  5. 10. Singer who was the King of Pop
  6. 11. Musician whose genius was unmatched
  7. 13. Actor who ushered in the modern black leading man
  8. 14. Preacher who was an abolitionist because God doesn't segregate
Down
  1. 1. Writer who was the voice of his nation
  2. 3. Civil Rights Activist who was a warrior of nonviolence
  3. 4. Composer who is known as the embodiment of jazz
  4. 5. Media Mogul whose name is known around the world
  5. 7. Tennis player who is simply the best in her field
  6. 9. Activist who gave a famous speech during her lifetime of activism
  7. 12. Music Producer who produced the soundtrack of our lives