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Fourteen words about Black History Month hidden in a 13×13 letter grid: February, history, heritage, culture, freedom, justice, courage, leaders, inventors, authors, artists, music, jazz and poetry. Words go across, down and diagonally, for about ages 8 to 12. Tap “Show solution” to check, or use the answer key on page 2 of the PDF.

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When is Black History Month?

February in the United States and Canada (the UK and Ireland mark it in October). Historian Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February 1926; since 1976 every US president has recognized February as Black History Month. (source)

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