Black History Month Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Civil Rights & Social Movements has 10 clues. Answers range from 9 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
First African American of either gender to publish a novel on the North American continent
The first African American to be awarded the Medal of Honor
Taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency; known for suggesting hundreds of uses for the peanut
Founded the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company to sell hair care products and cosmetics
Father of Pan-Africanism
In 1831, led failed slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia
First African American field officer in the United States Army
Sage of Anacostia
Most famous piece was Maple Leaf Rag, set standard for ragtime genre
First African American to make vocal blues recordings, in 1920
