Across
- 3. The "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" who refused to give up her seat on a bus.
- 5. An escaped slave who became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, helping others escape to freedom.
- 6. A genre of music that evolved from gospel and rhythm and blues, often associated with African American culture.
- 10. The act of setting someone free, a goal of many civil rights movements.
- 12. A cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in the 1920s, celebrating African American achievements.
Down
- 1. A network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to freedom.
- 2. A person admired for their courage and noble qualities, often associated with figures from black history.
- 4. A genre of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans.
- 7. A prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a key advocate for black empowerment and civil rights.
- 8. The movement for equal rights, particularly focusing on racial equality.
- 9. An influential singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist known for her powerful voice and socially conscious songs.
- 11. The state of being free, a central theme in the struggle for civil rights.