Black History Month Crossword Puzzles + Answers

Need an activity that’s both educational and fun for Black History Month? Say hello to Black History Month Crosswords + Answers! These puzzles are the perfect mix of brain-teasing fun and historical learning for middle and high school students. They’ll be too busy solving clues about important figures, events, and milestones to realize they’re soaking up knowledge. Sneaky, right?

This pack comes with several crosswords plus an answer key—so you won’t have to Google “Who was the first African American Supreme Court justice?” during class (it’s Thurgood Marshall, by the way).

Ways to Use:

• Bell-Ringer Activity: Get their brains buzzing first thing.

• Homework with a Twist: Less groaning, more learning.

• Group Work: Watch as teamwork blossoms—or chaos ensues.

• Sub Plan Lifesaver: No more panicked lesson plans.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging: Students will actually want to participate.

• Educational: Covers key moments and people in Black history.

• Zero Prep: Just print and you’re ready to roll.

• Fun: Because history should never feel like a snooze fest.

These crosswords are proof that learning about history doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth. Pencils up—let the puzzling begin!