History & Origin
Which state was the last to recieve news of the Emancipation?
Texas
What is a modern way to celebrate Juneteenth?
Community Service
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
President Abraham Lincoln
Which slow cooked dish made with leafy greens is a staple in soul food cuisine?
Collard Greens
What instrument is often associated with jazz?
saxophone
What does the star on the Juneteenth flag represent?
Texas & Freedom
What is a traditional Juneteenth activity?
a Family Reunion
Who led enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What root vegetable dish, often candied, is popular in soul food cuisine?
Yams
What types of songs were sung during slavery?
Spirituals
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
2021
Juneteenth is also called what?
What was the name of black union soldiers that arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation?
United States Colored Troops (USCT)
What are 'chitlins'?
Who wrote 'I know why the caged bird sings'?
Maya Angelou
What does the name 'Juneteenth' combine?
June and 19th
What is often read aloud during Juneteenth events?
the Emancipation Proclamation
Who announced the freedom of enslaved people in Texas?
General Gordon Granger
What beverage was once popular and synonymous with Juneteenth celebrations?
Strawberry Soda
Which poet was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
What does the color red in the Juneteenth flag symbolize?
Resilience, Strength and the blood shed of enslaved ancestors
Which city has the longest running Juneteenth celebration in the United States?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Who is considered to be the "Grandmother of Juneteenth?"
Dr. Opal Lee
Which ice cream was created as a result of food discrimination?
Butter Pecan
What song is known as the Black National Anthem?
Lift Every Voice and Sing