Black History Month

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  1. 3. A nickname for this Canisius club, known for their events such as a fashion show highlighting black designers and "AfroBall"
  2. 5. The first African American baseball player in the major leagues
  3. 7. This famous abolitionist was born Feb. 14th and contributed to the choice of February's Black History Month
  4. 9. A Buffalo born artist, recognisable for his famous funk song, "Super Freak"
  5. 10. The New York City location for this 1910s - 1930s explosion of Black art, music, literature, and culture
  6. 11. The first black president of South Africa
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  1. 1. This famous female abolitionist, known for her work like "conducting" the underground railroad, is scheduled to appear on the $20 bill in approximately 2030
  2. 2. A civil rights activist who, prior to being assassinated, advocated for black separatism
  3. 4. Referred to as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement"
  4. 5. This soulful music genre was born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  5. 6. This historical figure is a pioneer in the world of Reggae music and recently had a biopic released about him
  6. 8. Other than the United States, this country recognises February as Black History Month