Crossword - Emancipation Day

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  1. 2. The legendary champion for human rights and leader of the civil rights movement from the 1950s to 60s.
  2. 4. The activity where floats, performers, and other people would march down a street.
  3. 5. The venue where singers would perform and other dignitaries would speak at in Jackson Park during Emancipation.
  4. 9. Over 800,000 enslaved Africans in the Caribbean, South America, and a smaller number in Canada received this after an act in the 1830s took place.
  5. 10. Group of musicians performing during Emancipation, associated with gospel music.
  6. 11. A favourite food people would eat as part of the barbeque pits at Jackson Park at Emancipation.
  7. 12. Legendary female singer from Motown who sang at the Emancipation Celebrations in Jackson Park.
  8. 13. First lady of the U.S., diplomat and activist who spoke in Jackson Park during the Emancipation Celebrations.
  9. 14. The first beauty pageant ever held for black women at the Emancipation Celebrations.
  10. 15. Legendary group of female singers from Motown who performed in Jackson Park as part of Emancipation.
  11. 16. The location where Emancipation Celebrations took place in Windsor after the 1960s.
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  1. 1. The well-known organizer who put on the Emancipation Celebration events in Windsor from the 1930s to the 60s.
  2. 3. The name of the legislation that freed over 800,000 enslaved Africans in the British Empire.
  3. 6. Iconic Motown singer who played at Emancipation Celebrations in Jackson Park when he was young.
  4. 7. The location where Emancipation Celebrations took place in the 1950s and 60s in Windsor.
  5. 8. The name of the annual publication that would feature each Emancipation sponsor and the day's itinerary of events, photos and editorials by Walter Perry.