Famous HBCU Graduates
Across
- 3. Howard U. graduate who was the first black Vice President
- 5. Spelman C. graduate who is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist who served in the Georgia House of Representatives
- 7. Morehouse U. graduate who is an Academy Award-winning film director
- 8. Texas Southern U. graduate who is a Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter
- 13. Morgan State U. graduate who was the founder of Black Enterprise Magazine
- 15. Tuskegee U. graduate who is an American inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur known for inventing the popular Super Soaker water gun
Down
- 1. Howard U. graduate and SC native who was a well-known actor known for his portrayal of Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and the Black Panther
- 2. South Carolina State U. graduate and SC native who is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for SC's 6th congressional district
- 4. Southern U. graduate who is a well-known American rapper, record producer, and actor
- 6. NCA&T State U. graduate who is a Civil Rights activist and founded the PUSH Coalition
- 9. Lincoln U. and Howard U. graduate who was the Supreme Court's first African-American justice
- 10. Florida A&M U. graduate and SC native who became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam event (tennis)
- 11. Claflin U. graduate and SC native known for his photography documenting the Civil Rights Movement in SC
- 12. Tennessee State U. graduate who is a well-known talk show host, author, and media mogul
- 14. Mississippi Valley State U. graduate widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver of all time and in NFL history