Black history month: Watermelon

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Across
  1. 2. often enjoyed in traditional dishes and celebrations, symbolizing resilience and connection to heritage.
  2. 3. Refreshing and juicy fruit often served as a sweet finale to meals
  3. 5. provides convenience and accessibility while maintaining the fruit's cultural significance within African American traditions
  4. 8. Historically used in derogatory stereotypes, yet a symbol of perseverance and cultural pride.
  5. 9. rights Movement advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans, including the right to enjoy watermelon without being stereotyped
  6. 10. nourishing produce that is often used in cultural celebrations and gatherings
  7. 11. sensation experienced when consuming watermelon
  8. 13. overcoming stereotypes about watermelons and challenges to remain a cherished symbol of community and tradition
  9. 16. shared traditions and values within African American communities, exemplified by the significance of watermelon in cultural celebrations and gatherings
  10. 17. The transformation and adaptation of watermelon's cultural significance over time within African American communities
  11. 19. System of farming prevalent after the Civil War where African Americans often grew watermelons on rented land
  12. 20. Symbol of cultural heritage and resilience within African American communities
Down
  1. 1. Symbol of resilience and community, often associated with negative stereotypes.
  2. 4. Season when watermelons are typically harvested, enjoyed, and celebrated in African American culture, often associated with outdoor gatherings and family reunions
  3. 6. unfair treatment based on race and practices such as associating African Americans with watermelon stereotypes
  4. 7. The cultivation and agricultural practice of growing watermelon
  5. 12. The rich cultural significance and representation of community, heritage, and resilience embodied by watermelon within African American culture
  6. 14. the month where black history is celebrated
  7. 15. Negative portrayals and assumptions historically associated with African Americans and watermelon
  8. 18. tiny plant found in the juicy flesh of a fruit associated with cultural symbolism and historical significance