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  1. 3. African American slang for a party or celebration
  2. 5. Civil rights activist known for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus
  3. 8. African American art form that originated in the streets of New York City, featuring dance battles and creative expression
  4. 9. Groundbreaking African American female author of "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye"
  5. 11. Traditional African American dish consisting of greens and smoked meat
  6. 15. African American poet and civil rights activist known for her poem "Still I Rise"
  7. 17. Genre of music born in the African American community, characterized by soulful vocals and gospel influence (R&B)
  8. 18. Jazz legend nicknamed "Satchmo"
  9. 20. African American cultural and artistic movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s
  10. 22. Cultural movement promoting black pride and unity in the 1960s and 1970s Chadwick Boseman Noted African American actor who portrayed T'Challa in "Black Panther"
  11. 23. Form of storytelling in African American communities that uses humor, satire, and social commentary
  12. 24. African American holiday celebrated on December 26
  13. 25. African American cultural tradition of competitive stepping and synchronized movements
  14. 27. Term for the network of safe houses used to help slaves escape to freedom
  15. 28. Historical landmark where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech
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  1. 1. African American folk hero known for his strength and bravery
  2. 2. Iconic African American singer and actress known as the "Queen of Soul"
  3. 3. African American holiday celebrating emancipation from slavery on June 19, 1865
  4. 4. Style of dance originating in African American communities characterized by intricate footwork and rhythms
  5. 6. Style of music and dance characterized by its lively rhythms and syncopation
  6. 7. African American poet and playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize for "A Raisin in the Sun"
  7. 10. Celebrated African American female tennis player who broke barriers in the sport
  8. 12. Celebrated African American female author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
  9. 13. Famous African American scientist who discovered uses for peanuts and other crops
  10. 14. Famous Harlem Renaissance poet who wrote "The Weary Blues"
  11. 16. Term for African American spirituals and gospel music
  12. 19. African American slang for friends or companions
  13. 21. African American music genre characterized by its syncopated rhythms and improvisation
  14. 26. Civil rights leader known for his nonviolent approach and speeches like "I Have a Dream"