They Made History

1234567891011
Across
  1. 4. received patent for invention of folding cabinet bed
  2. 7. founder of Tukegee Normal & Industrial Inst.
  3. 8. won multiple gold medals at the 1960 Olympics
  4. 10. first African American Supreme Court Justice
  5. 11. former slave advocating for civil and women’s rights
Down
  1. 1. “life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly”
  2. 2. led his team to six NBA championships
  3. 3. first African American player in major leagues
  4. 5. one of the most prominent leaders for civil rights
  5. 6. 2nd colonial woman to publish a book of poetry
  6. 9. black tobacco farmer who couldn’t be ignored