Across
- 3. Historic Black neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
- 6. Large African diaspora in South America
- 8. Focus of many Black empowerment movements
- 9. "___ of Blue" by Maya Angelou
- 11. Jamaican culture's favorite shoe brand
- 16. Black supermodel with global fame
- 17. Word often used as a term of endearment
- 20. Black civil rights organization
- 22. First Black US Secretary of State
- 23. "The ___ Purple," by Alice Walker
- 24. To fight against injustice
- 27. Marvel superhero representing strength
- 28. "I have a ___" speech by MLK
- 30. Title used to show Black female pride
Down
- 1. Actor in "One Night in Miami"
- 2. Color associated with African heritage
- 4. Designer known for African-inspired collections
- 5. A significant symbol of identity
- 7. Industry highlighting Black influence
- 10. Strong value in Black communities
- 12. Boxer and civil rights icon
- 13. Message often promoted by MLK
- 14. Actress known for "What's Love Got to Do with It"
- 15. Book by Alex Haley
- 18. Common theme in Black history studies
- 19. Led enslaved people to freedom
- 21. Title for Langston Hughes
- 25. Producer and director behind Madea
- 26. Ancient city known for scholarship
- 29. Actor known for "Malcolm X" and "Training Day"