Black History Month Crossword

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  1. 2. He became "First Known African American Man of Science".
  2. 4. He invented the Three-light traffic signal.
  3. 8. She was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives.
  4. 9. She invented a laser cataract treatment device called a Laserphaco Probe
  5. 10. She was the first African American to win an Oscar.
  6. 12. She was America's first female self-made millionaire.
  7. 13. She was the first Black woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States.
  8. 14. He invented the elevator.
  9. 15. He was the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl.
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  1. 1. She was the first African American woman to win the all-around title in gymnastics.
  2. 3. This person led the campaign to have Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday designated as a national holiday.
  3. 5. She first female African American author published.
  4. 6. He became the first African American elected to the US Senate.
  5. 7. He was the first Black Olympic Gold Medalist.
  6. 11. She was arrested nine months prior to Rosa Parks for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers.