Black History Month

2. A hymn of redemption and hope that was written by a former slave trader
4. Generational ________ includes resources, knowledge, and stability passed down to benefit future generations
5. A hard-won right that allows citizens to choose leaders and influence laws affecting their daily lives
10. Orlando church rooted in faith, community, and prayer, led by Rev. Terrance R. Gray
12. In 1947, he became the first Black athlete to play in Major League Baseball
13. A key pathway to empowerment and generational wealth
16. Congressman known for “good trouble” and unwavering commitment to voting rights
19. Richard Smallwood’s worship anthem that has become a staple in Black churches around the world
20. FAMU, Morehouse, Howard, Hampton, NC A&T SU, Spelman, & Bethune Cookman are all ________

1. The foundation of Christian faith, whose life and teachings center love, liberation, and redemption
2. Those who came before us, whose sacrifices, wisdom, and resilience laid the foundation for our lives today
3. A spiritual practice that can help reduce stress and improve well-being
4. Scholar who founded Black History Month in 1926
6. Legendary Black-owned record label that shaped American music and launched countless icons
7. The continent where humanity began and the ancestral homeland of people of African descent worldwide
8. The first Black woman to travel into space, who is also a physician, engineer, and advocate for science education
9. A music genre born out of the Black church that deeply influences culture and other music genres today
10. Athlete whose dominance redefined excellence in tennis
11. Movement that challenged segregation and injustice
14. The 1st independent Black Christian denomination in the USA
15. ________ Figures is a film honoring Black women mathematicians who helped launch space exploration
17. Activist who adopted the name El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz after his 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca
18. Pastor and leader whose dream still shapes justice movements today