Black History Month (February)

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