Advanced Juneteenth-themed Crossword Puzzle
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- 1. The story of our past
- 2. Hard work and not stopping
- 3. Personal liberties and autonomy
- 4. Core principle of democracy
- 5. Culinary spread for a Juneteenth commemoration
- 6. Juneteenth is a time to honor the ___________ of those who fought for equality
- 7. Taking time to evaluate how far we've come
- 7. Post-Civil War era
- 8. Cowboy competition during Juneteenth celebrations
- 9. Optimistic outlook
- 10. Crusade against enslavement
- 11. The result of the Proclamation signed by Lincoln
- 12. The document that declared freedom for the enslaved in Confederate states
- 13. Empowering lives through learning
- 14. Defying the pressure to conform to an unjust system
- 15. Site of the long-awaited Emancipation Proclamation reading in Texas
- 16. State where Galveston Island held the earliest Juneteenth celebrations
- 17. A Juneteenth tradition symbolizing unity and progress
- 18. Last name of the unfluential African American poet who wrote "On the Pulse of Morning"
- 18. Championing political change
- 19. Family members from generations ago
- 20. Enabling individuals to overcome obstacles
- 21. Last name of the person who announced freedom on June 19th, 1865 in Galveston, Texas
- 22. A revelrous affair marking a significant milestone
- 23. Interconnected citizens in an area
- 24. An inclusive range of origins
- 25. The month when roses are in full bloom
- 26. Jubilant soundtracks for parades and parties
- 27. A group that experienced forced labor