Black History Month Crossword Puzzle by Bryce Fleishauer Period 5

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  1. 4. This American singer, songwriter, and actress is the sibling of the “King of Pop.”
  2. 7. This civil rights activist is largely known for his famous speech in 1963.
  3. 10. A brave group of men who fought in the civil war that included six all black cavalry and infantry regiments.
  4. 13. This man was born and died in the 20th century and is one of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry who is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
  5. 15. This former spouse to a U.S. President is best known for being a role model for women.
  6. 16. This historical figure is largely known for denying a white man her seat on a bus. MalcolmX This human rights activist and Muslim minister once met with Martin Luther King Jr. MuhammadAli This confident black boxer was universally regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.
  7. 17. An American poet, singer, and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”
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  1. 1. The first African American U.S. President.
  2. 2. The last name of an accomplished advisor to several U.S. presidents who died at the age of 59.
  3. 3. This American baseball player was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
  4. 5. This american tennis player has won 23 major singles titles.
  5. 6. Born into slavery in the 19th century, this abolitionist leader became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, who noticed a connection between literacy and slavery.
  6. 8. The last name of an American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activist who was the most important black protest leader in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.
  7. 9. This American abolitionist is known for rescuing slaves through the “Underground Railroad.”
  8. 11. This musical icon is highly regarded as the “King of Pop.” who died in the early 21st century.
  9. 12. This famous black icon is best known for hosting her own internationally popular talk show from 1986 to 2011.
  10. 14. This famous basketball player is nicknamed the “Black Mamba.”