| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CORNROWS | Do for the African-American community? |
| HALLEBERRY | First African-American to win the Oscar for Best Actress |
| ETHELWATERS | The second African-American, after Hattie McDaniel, to be nominated for an Oscar |
| EBONY | ... Awards (annual prizes for African-American achievement) |
| MINORITYWHIP | Political opportunity for an African-American lion tamer? |
| TUSKEGEE | Training site for certain WWII airmen, first African American fighter pilots |
| ASHE | First African-American selected for a U.S. Davis Cup team |
