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- 2. Holiest day in Judaism, observed in Fall.
- 3. First weekend of June in Buffalo
- 5. Colloquial name for the Buffalo Hispanic Corridor.
- 9. Trumpet made from a ram’s horn, used during Rosh Hashana.
- 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.
- 14. Geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent.
- 18. Inventor of the turn signal, and many other innovative products.
- 19. Celebrated in May to commemorate a single battle in Mexico.
- 21. Sameness, equivalence, likeness or fairness in different domains.
- 22. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed a bill making this an official Federal Holiday.
- 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.
- 24. One of the most important celebrations among East and Southeast Asian cultures.
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- 1. Observed since 2004 in the United States, this cultural celebration spans the month of June.
- 4. Invented the chocolate chip cookie.
- 6. Developmental disability sometimes affecting social or communication skills.
- 7. The official language of Brazil.
- 8. Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
- 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.
- 11. Multicultural marketplace located in Buffalo, New York.
- 12. Religion that strives for enlightenment or nirvana.
- 15. American Founding Father born in the Caribbean.
- 16. Month celebrating Women's History.
- 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.
- 20. July 18 (Global Holiday).
