Black History Month Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Poet and activist known for "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
  2. 5. Civil Rights leader known for his "I Have a Dream" speech
  3. 6. A term used to describe racial segregation laws in the southern United States
  4. 9. A famous jazz musician known for his trumpet playing
  5. 10. A historical period in Africa where people were captured and forced into slavery
Down
  1. 1. Underground Railroad conductor who helped slaves escape to freedom
  2. 2. A prominent African American author who wrote "The Color Purple"
  3. 4. A significant event in the Civil Rights Movement where protesters peacefully sat at lunch counters
  4. 7. First African American president of the United States
  5. 8. A prominent African American athlete who broke color barriers in baseball