Black History Month Crossword

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  1. 3. She invented a laser cataract treatment device called a Laserphaco Probe
  2. 5. He led the campaign to have Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday designated as a national holiday.
  3. 6. She was the first African American woman to win the all-around title in gymnastics.
  4. 9. He was the first Black Olympic Gold Medalist.
  5. 10. She was arrested nine months prior to Rosa Parks for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers.
  6. 12. She was the first African American to win an Oscar.
  7. 13. She first female African American author published.
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  1. 1. He became the first African American elected to the US Senate.
  2. 2. She was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives.
  3. 4. He invented the elevator.
  4. 7. He invented the Three-light traffic signal
  5. 8. She was America's first female self-made millionaire.
  6. 11. He was the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl.