Black History Month Interactive Activities

Welcome to United States History through the Black/African American Experience: A Journey of Understanding, Discovery, and Connection

Welcome, Pacific University community. For the last four weeks, we invited you on a journey to better understand the history of the United States through Black/African American experiences. Our history, the history of the United States, is told through the stories, the innovations, the genius and necessary resilience, the determination, and the grit that reshaped our society into a more perfect union and continues to impact the world we live in today. From the laboratories to the concert halls, from the voting booths to the space program, Black/African American excellence has been one of the driving forces of American progress. And that story? It's (Y)OUR story to explore, to understand, and to carry forward. 

Each week we released a new crossword puzzle or word search designed to deepen the understanding of Black history in fresh, thoughtful ways.

Week 1 | History: Black Invisibility in Hawaiian History - Answer Key

Week 2 | Where in Alkebulan (Africa)? - Answer Key

Week 3 | Women Who Created History - Answer Key

Week 4 | Great Men of Intelligence - Answer Key

We invite you to learn, to think , to care, and to create connections between historical figures and modern-day movements, recognizing the transformative impact on our lives today. Discover new stories and hope for the future. And always remember: history, Black/African American history is embedded in us all - and we are all responsible to it.