Black History Month

After reading the National Geographic Kids article on Black History Month, try this puzzle that uses words and names from the article.

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3. first African-American astronaut to travel to space in 1992

6. week that recognized the contributions of African Americans to US history, became Black History Month

7. someone who wanted to end slavery

8. war fought over the enslavement of black people in the United States

9. president who created Black History Month

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1. Civil rights leader who fought for equal rights for blacks during the 1950s and 60s

2. month when Black History Month is celebrated

4. first African-American justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1967

5. first African-American president of the United States in 2008

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