Across
- 3. Singer, "Let's Dance" collaborator with Nile Rodgers
- 5. Neighborhood known for its Renaissance
- 9. Mandela’s first name
- 10. Renowned Black painter of the Harlem Renaissance
- 11. Civil rights activist Ella
- 12. West African first name, meaning "joy has come"
- 14. Message in civil rights marches
- 17. Afro-Brazilian dance
- 19. Southern fried cornbread
- 20. Civil rights leader, last name John
- 22. First Black NFL quarterback, last name Briscoe
- 23. "On & On" singer Erykah
- 26. R&B singer Janelle
- 27. Basketball great Michael
- 28. Actor Williams, poet and spoken word artist
- 29. Profession of Beyoncé
Down
- 1. Middle name of Malcolm X
- 2. Jazz singer Fitzgerald's first name
- 4. Legendary status
- 6. Actress Fishburne's daughter
- 7. Oscar-winning actress Berry
- 8. Color associated with jazz
- 13. Scholar and author Michael Eric
- 15. TV comedian and actor Bill
- 16. South African language and people
- 18. Boxing legend, last name Clay
- 21. Playwright, last name August
- 24. Comedian and actor Cole
- 25. Actor Freeman
- 26. "Sexual Healing" singer Gaye