Black History Month Project

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Across
  1. 3. conducted the underground railroad
  2. 4. gave a famous speech about his "dream"
  3. 8. Was a powerful voice for black empowerment and also civil rights
  4. 9. 11 championships in the NBA
  5. 11. famous for not giving up her seat at the back of a bus
  6. 14. fought slavery with oratory and was aboltionist leader
Down
  1. 1. Widely known was the best heavyweight boxer of all time, and challenged white supremacy,racism, and segregation.
  2. 2. Founded the Tuskegee instiute
  3. 5. #1 draft pick in 2003 in the NBA
  4. 6. Fought against lynching
  5. 7. first african american player to play in the MLB in the modern era
  6. 10. First south asian and black vice president
  7. 12. She gave a speech about "Ain't I A Women"
  8. 13. First black president of the United States