Black History Month Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Most famous basketball player for the Lakers who died in a helicopter crash.
  2. 3. Helped free many slaves and was a founder in the Underground Railroad.
  3. 7. Professional American baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
  4. 8. Wrote a book titled "...Born a Crime"
  5. 10. Gave a world famous speech with "I believe..."
  6. 11. Host of Family Feud
  7. 12. American comedian and actor who won several stand-up comedy competitions and acted in Jumanji.
  8. 13. American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
Down
  1. 1. World record holder for 100 and 200 meter dash.
  2. 2. Played a pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott by not moving seats.
  3. 4. Former president of South Africa.
  4. 5. American actor and rapper who sang in Katy Perry's "California Girls".
  5. 6. Famous women's. professional tennis player.
  6. 9. Poet and civil rights activist who published seven autobiographies.