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This 16-word Black History Month word search features prominent civil-rights activists and leaders for grades 6–12 and adults. Hidden words include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Nelson Mandela, spanning abolitionists, freedom fighters, and modern leaders. Use it during Black History Month, in a civil-rights unit, or as a sub-plan activity for mixed-age groups.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
6th Grade – Adult Education
Updated February 2023

Word List

  • BARACKOBAMA
  • BOOKERTWASHINGTON
  • CORETTASCOTTKING
  • DRMARTINLUTHERKINGJR
  • FREDERICKDOUGLASS
  • HARRIETTUBMAN
  • HUEYNEWTON
  • LORETTALYNCH
  • MALCOLMX
  • MALIAANDSASHAOBAMA
  • MEDGAREVERS
  • MICHELLEOBAMA
  • NELSONMANDELA
  • ROSAPARKS
  • SOJOURNERTRUTH
  • WEBDUBOIS

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