Black History Month

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Across
  1. 2. Where people were separated because of the color of their skin
  2. 3. Likes to chase mice
  3. 5. The first African American supreme court justice
  4. 6. Prejudice or discrimination directed to certain people that come from certain racial or ethnic groups
  5. 10. The month that Black History Month is in
  6. 13. Known as "The Queen of Soul"
  7. 15. One of the most influential people in jazz history, this artist was an accomplished trumpeter and vocalist
  8. 21. Our first (and only) black president
  9. 23. The year where segregation was outlawed in the United States
  10. 24. The traditional colors of Black History Month
  11. 25. A Muslim civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King
Down
  1. 1. The theme of this year's (2025) Black History Month
  2. 4. Langston _____, a famous poet and social activist
  3. 7. The president that signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery
  4. 8. Has a trunk
  5. 9. Flying mammal
  6. 11. The first child to desegregate an all-white school
  7. 12. Man's best friend
  8. 14. _____ Gordan, the youngest inaugural poet who performed at Biden's inaugural ceremony
  9. 16. Known for their 'I have a dream' speech
  10. 17. This brave woman helped many slaves escape through the Underground Railroad
  11. 18. Maya ______, a famous poet, singer, dancer, activist, and author
  12. 19. _____ Parks, the woman that was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man
  13. 20. Large marsupial
  14. 22. Best known for her amazing vocal chords and live performances. Also married to Jay-Z.