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Black History Month crossword featuring Oprah, Simone Biles, Amanda Gorman, and other achievers.
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Black History Month Crossword Puzzle

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This 10-clue crossword highlights Black history and achievement across entertainment, sports, academia, and space exploration. Clues cover figures like Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Amanda Gorman, and Victor Glover Jr., plus landmark institutions and firsts. Ideal for Black History Month classroom discussion or a February warm-up activity for middle grades.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Other Holiday
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated February 2022

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