Black History Makers by Jacob K.

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Across
  1. 2. Was a spy and helped free slaves by being a conductor in the underground railroad.
  2. 4. Refused to Give up a seat on the bus.
  3. 6. Current U.S. vice president.
  4. 10. Help create a school where blacks would also be allowed to attend.
  5. 11. Began writing in the newspaper against black injustice.
Down
  1. 1. first black supreme court justice.
  2. 3. Made the I have a dream speech.
  3. 5. Was in the U.S. House of Representatives but was blocked from television debates when they decided to run for president.
  4. 7. Won 4 gold medals in the running at the olympics.
  5. 8. Refused to give up a seat at the movies.
  6. 9. Escaped from slavery and told powerful speeches for people to become abolitionists.
  7. 10. Helped the U.S. win the war and was the leader of the Tuskegee Airmen