Black History Month

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Across
  1. 3. African American scientist who created over 300 products from peanuts
  2. 4. first African American to become a Supreme Court Justice
  3. 6. first African American to enter space
  4. 7. first African American to win the U.S. Open tennis championship
  5. 9. famous African American poet who spoke at President Clinton's inauguration
  6. 10. first African American to become President
  7. 11. Civil Rights Leader who was assassinated in 1968
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  1. 1. first African American poet to publish a book in the U.S.
  2. 2. refused to give up her seat on the bus
  3. 5. first African American to play Major League Baseball
  4. 8. helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad