Celebrating Black History Month Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Civil Rights & Social Movements has 11 clues. Answers range from 5 to 8 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Who was the first black woman elected to Congress?
The Selma, Alabama native who played a crucial part in the 1965 Voting Rights Movement
The first licensed Black pilot in the world and a pioneer in aviation.
Founded "Chicago Defender" in 1905, encouraging African Americans to migrate from the South for economic opportunities.
First African American to star in her own TV show in 1939
First black author to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 for Annie Allen.
First African American woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
First African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
First African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle "Endeavour."
First black general in the American military
First black female doctor
