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NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The HBCU Edition of African American Puzzles offers an inspiring and entertaining way to appreciate the development, significance, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their contributions to American politics, culture, science, business, education, sports, entertainment and more.
This new companion to African American Crossword Puzzles and Other Word Games + Sudoku builds on the success of the original volume and its 2024 update. The HBCU Edition features a variety of game formats—including crosswords, word searches, crisscross puzzles, and logic challenges—providing hours of fun while introducing readers to key moments, figures, and events in HBCU history. A few highlights:
• One HBCU has a direct connection to the emergence of three new 19th & 20th-century nations
• Another’s original endowment traces to a salt wagon stuck in a muddy rut in the 1820s
• Multiple schools transformed one-time plantation land into campuses for the newly freed
Each puzzle educates and engages, offering a unique opportunity to discover milestones, learn lesser-known facts, and encounter key contributions to African American heritage. Designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages, this collection fosters personal enrichment and family connection through interactive exploration.
The HBCU Edition of African American Puzzles makes an ideal gift, an engaging addition to family game nights or a rewarding solo activity. It sharpens the mind while offering a meaningful way to connect with history and culture.
The book is perfect for those who want to elevate their puzzle-solving experience while celebrating the resilience, creativity, and achievements of African Americans. The book is available on Amazon.
About the author
Ophelia R. M. Banks, though reluctant to acknowledge her crossword constructor skills, discovered her talent when her niece requested a personalized crossword puzzle as a birthday gift. Despite the challenge, Ophelia persisted and eventually completed the puzzle by recognizing letter patterns and undergoing trial and error.
After matriculating at Fort Valley State University and Dillard University, she pursued her passion for working with special-needs children. She found joy in creating puzzles, leading her to seek further knowledge and eventually develop puzzles for local newspapers and regional magazines. While honing her talent, Ophelia remains dedicated to her family and works with special-needs kids. Her journey highlights the unexpected paths to success and the fulfillment of discovering hidden talents.
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