Welcome to the July 2024 Crossword Challenge! As we enjoy the mid-year warmth and community gatherings, it’s an excellent time to reflect on and celebrate the varied backgrounds that strengthen our society. This month, our crossword focuses on key terms, significant historical events, and powerful figures who have shaped the ongoing journey toward belonging. Dive into this puzzle to deepen your understanding of these important themes and perhaps uncover new insights about the role each of us plays in building a more understanding world.

Tip: You can easily print this crossword by pressing on CTRL + P on Windows keyboard or Command + P on Mac.

Across Clues

2. The process of increasing someone’s control over their own life and representing their interests.
6. The feeling of being accepted and supported in a group or place.
8. A concept that explores how different aspects of a person’s identity can expose them to overlapping forms of discrimination.
9. The practice of supporting and advocating for equity and inclusion marginalized groups, even if you are not part of them.

Down Clues

1. The recognition of different neurological conditions as natural variations within the human population.
3. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
4. Celebrated on July 18th, this day honors the South African leader who fought tirelessly against apartheid (Two Words).
5. A July celebration of pride in the different abilities of people with disabilities. (Three Words)
7. The coexistence of different cultures within a community or society.

To add an extra layer of fun and engagement, we’ve made the answers to our crossword puzzle “invisible.” They are below, but in white text. So, as you figure out each answer, simply highlight the space next to the clue number to reveal the word. Happy solving!

Across Answers

2. Empowerment 6. Belonging 8. Intersectionality 9. Allyship

Down Answers

1. Neurodiversity 3. Empathy 4. Nelson Mandela 5. Disability Pride Month 7. Multiculturalism