Black History Month: Key Figures

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Across
  1. 2. Author and Illustrator known for ANOTHER and YOU MATTER
  2. 7. First African-American female astronaut who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour
  3. 10. American-French dancer who performed in many clubs including Paris's The Folies Bergères and Bobino.
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  1. 1. American jazz singer and activist. Her famous songs include "To be Young, Gifted and black."
  2. 3. First African American President of the USA
  3. 4. Author of LOOK BOTH WAYS and the Track series
  4. 5. current Vice President of the USA
  5. 6. Politcal activist in Apartheid South Africa who became the first Black Head of State
  6. 8. American poet famous for the book I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRDS SING
  7. 9. founder of the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign