ABC Diversity and Inclusion Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Holiest day in Judaism, observed in Fall.
  2. 3. First weekend of June in Buffalo
  3. 5. Colloquial name for the Buffalo Hispanic Corridor.
  4. 9. Trumpet made from a ram’s horn, used during Rosh Hashana.
  5. 13. WNY not-for-profit that provides medical, supportive, and behavioral health services, primarily to those who live with chronic illness and/or are undeserved.
  6. 14. Geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent.
  7. 18. Inventor of the turn signal, and many other innovative products.
  8. 19. Celebrated in May to commemorate a single battle in Mexico.
  9. 21. Sameness, equivalence, likeness or fairness in different domains.
  10. 22. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed a bill making this an official Federal Holiday.
  11. 23. American author, teacher, adventurer, and public speaker who was the first woman to participate in and successfully finish expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic.
  12. 24. One of the most important celebrations among East and Southeast Asian cultures.
Down
  1. 1. Observed since 2004 in the United States, this cultural celebration spans the month of June.
  2. 4. Invented the chocolate chip cookie.
  3. 6. Developmental disability sometimes affecting social or communication skills.
  4. 7. The official language of Brazil.
  5. 8. Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
  6. 10. A person that flees a country out of fear for their safety either for economic or political reasons, or due to a natural disaster, or because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.
  7. 11. Multicultural marketplace located in Buffalo, New York.
  8. 12. Religion that strives for enlightenment or nirvana.
  9. 15. American Founding Father born in the Caribbean.
  10. 16. Month celebrating Women's History.
  11. 17. A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.
  12. 20. July 18 (Global Holiday).