Juneteenth Facts
Which president passed the bill that made Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Who is Joe Biden?
Which document stated that enslaved people in the Confederate states were free?
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Who was the first black woman to headline Coachella?
Who is Beyonce?
What color food is customary to eat during Juneteenth?
What is Red?
What year did enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learn they were free?
When is 1865?
Which amendment abolished slavery?
What is the 13th Amendment?
Who is the Civil rights leader that delivered the famous “I Have A Dream” speech?
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Name one way people celebrate Juneteenth.
What is a BBQ/Cookout?
What is a Parade
What is wear Red?
Which state was the first to make Juneteenth a holiday?
Where is Texas (1980)?
When was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?
When is January 1, 1863?
Who wrote and performed the poem “Still I Rise”?
Who is Maya Angelou?
Which dessert is very popular to eat during Juneteenth?
What is Red Velvet Cake?
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
When is June, 17, 2021?
What was the name of the annual celebration before it was known as Juneteenth?
What is Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day?
Who was the first black woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Who is Toni Morrison?
What is a popular drink that is enjoyed during Juneteenth?
What is Sorrel/Hibiscus or Strawberry soda?
Who created the Juneteenth flag?
Who is Ben Haith?
Which General arrived in Texas and informed the enslaved people they were free?
Who is General Gordan Granger?
Who is often referred to as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”?
Who is Opal Lee?
What city is known for its large annual Juneteenth Celebration?
Where is Galveston, Texas?