People to Remember During Black History Month

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Across
  1. 1. Once the face of the Nation of Islam, he supported fighting for civil rights by any means necessary.
  2. 2. After escaping from slavery, she helped others escape on the Underground Railroad.
  3. 5. She is the first ever tennis player to win 23 Grand Slam titles.
  4. 7. He is the first African American president of the U.S.
  5. 8. She is the first female vice president of the U.S.
  6. 9. After escaping from slavery, this person became an important orator and abolitionist during the Civil War.
Down
  1. 1. He believed in non-violent protesting and was inspired by Gandhi.
  2. 3. He is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time.
  3. 4. She refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus.
  4. 6. She was a famous poet, author, actor, singer, and scholar, and wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."