Famous HBCU Graduates

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Across
  1. 3. Howard U. graduate who was the first black Vice President
  2. 5. Spelman C. graduate who is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist who served in the Georgia House of Representatives
  3. 7. Morehouse U. graduate who is an Academy Award-winning film director
  4. 8. Texas Southern U. graduate who is a Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter
  5. 13. Morgan State U. graduate who was the founder of Black Enterprise Magazine
  6. 15. Tuskegee U. graduate who is an American inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur known for inventing the popular Super Soaker water gun
Down
  1. 1. Howard U. graduate and SC native who was a well-known actor known for his portrayal of Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and the Black Panther
  2. 2. South Carolina State U. graduate and SC native who is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for SC's 6th congressional district
  3. 4. Southern U. graduate who is a well-known American rapper, record producer, and actor
  4. 6. NCA&T State U. graduate who is a Civil Rights activist and founded the PUSH Coalition
  5. 9. Lincoln U. and Howard U. graduate who was the Supreme Court's first African-American justice
  6. 10. Florida A&M U. graduate and SC native who became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam event (tennis)
  7. 11. Claflin U. graduate and SC native known for his photography documenting the Civil Rights Movement in SC
  8. 12. Tennessee State U. graduate who is a well-known talk show host, author, and media mogul
  9. 14. Mississippi Valley State U. graduate widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver of all time and in NFL history