Black History Month Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. The 2023 theme for Black History Month.
  2. 6. Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech given during The March on Washington, titled: ________
  3. 8. Which President officially recognized Black History Month in 1976?
  4. 9. a pioneer and great influencer of American Dance, who showcased the universality of the African American experience through his different pieces.
  5. 11. The four colors that represent Black History Month are red, green, black and ________
  6. 12. First professional black baseball player, #42.
  7. 13. Lawrence Douglas Wilder was the first African American elected Governor in the United States. He served as Governor for the state of ________.
  8. 15. February was chosen as Black History Month to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and the 16th President of the US:__________
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  1. 1. Name of first African American to be appointed to the supreme court
  2. 2. Has been deemed the "Father of Black History".
  3. 4. Previously to being honored for a month, Black History was a _____ long.
  4. 5. First African American President of the United States
  5. 7. Phillis Wheatley was just ______ years old when she became the first published female African American writer.
  6. 10. Dorothy Vaughan was not only a highly experienced mathematician, but also the first African American Manager for _____.
  7. 14. Acronym of one of the oldest and largest Civil Rights Organizations