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Say it Loud, I'm black and I'm _______
Proud - James Brown
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I am the state where Juneteenth began.
Texas
What three colors comprise the official Juneteenth flag?
Red, White and blue
How many slaves were estimated to be in the United States in the early 1860s before slavery was outlawed?
Estimated more than 3.9 million slaves in the US as of 1860- while only 500,00 black individuals lived as free persons during that time
Living just enough, just enough for the
city - Stevie Wonder
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Union Major General ______ ____ informed slaves of their emancipation from slavery.
Gordon Granger
What is the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations?
Red represents the blood shed by enslaved African ancestors during the slave trade and the resistance of the culture.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
June 17, 2021
Honey, come around my way, around my
Hive - Black Parade Beyonce
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PROCLAMATION
Which President signed the legislation making June 19 a federal holiday?
President Joe Biden
Many people wear red, black and green on Juneteenth. What flag shares those colors?
Pan-African flag
What is the name of the Texas park purchased in 1872 for $800 by the local Black community to serve as a permanent Juneteenth celebration site?
Emancipation Park in Houston
This is America, don't catch you
Slippin now -Childish Gambino
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EDUCATION
The period of great mobility and social change that occurred after Juneteenth is called
The Scatter
What does the color green symbolize in the Pan-African flag?
Africa's natural wealth and prosperity
What city is known for hosting the oldest and longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the country?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I will survive, as long as I know how to
love, I know I'll stay alive - Gloria Gaynor "I will Survive"
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CELEBRATION
I created the Juneteenth Flag
Ben Haith & Lisa Jeanne Graf
Some communities have added what color to Juneteenth celebrations which is adapted from certain African national flags and symbolizes _____, ____ and ______.
Yellow-symbolizes hope, unity and Africa's mineral wealth
What two Union border states continued to practice slavery until the 13th Amendment was ratified?
Delaware and Kentucky