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Black History Month crossword with LGBT figures like James Baldwin and Bayard Rustin.
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Black History Month: LGBT Spotlight Crossword

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This 14-clue crossword spotlights influential LGBT and African American figures, including civil rights organizer Bayard Rustin, author James Baldwin, WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes, and politician Lori Lightfoot. Ideal for Black History Month lessons in Grades 7–10, or as a classroom activity on civil rights history and LGBTQ representation.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Grade Level:
7th – 10th Grades
Updated February 2021

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