The Black Word Search Puzzle was a concept that was developed from the question: How do you integrate history into ordinary activities? As it goes, the idea arose and an African-American oriented word search puzzle began its long process of creation. Over time, I began to play with the idea of graphics and came up with the icon of the African pick or comb, which seemed appropriate in that it lent itself to a double meaning when placed in this context -- the word search puzzle being a combing through process. The Black Word Search Puzzle is both an entertaining and educational word game that gives players, young and old, an opportunity to learn about a bit of Black history and African geography.