Black History Month

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  1. 2. I am a famous African American female poet and slave. Who am I?
  2. 5. My shot at "glory" came in acting. I've portrayed Malcom X, Rubin "Hurricane Carter" and Herman Boon in Remember the Titans. Who am I?
  3. 6. I am an African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. I also am the creator of Black History Month. Who am I?
  4. 8. I am best known as the advisor for MLK. I helped organize freedom rides as well as the March on Washington. In the 1980s, I publicly advocated for gay civil rights. Who am I?
  5. 11. I was the teenager who refused to give up her bus seat before Rosa Parks. Who am I?
Down
  1. 1. I was the first African American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. Who am I?
  2. 3. I lead the slaves to freedom on my railroad but I have never conducted a train. Who am I?
  3. 4. In 2020, I ran for president as a Democrat. Today, I am Vice President of the United States. Who am I?
  4. 7. I started and owned the highest-earning African-American business for decades. Yes, I am the founder of the Motown record label. Who am I?
  5. 9. I worked as the first black talent agent with William Morris Agency of New York. To attract clients, I send them some of my homemade cookies. It was these cookies that made me, well, famous. Who am I?
  6. 10. Without me, you could not tell time, for I have invented America's first clock. Who am I?