Juneteenth History
Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of freedom for enslaved people in this U.S. state.
What is Texas?
She was the first Black woman to be elected Vice President of the U.S.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This woman led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This vibrant color is often worn and displayed during Juneteenth to symbolize strength and resilience.
What is red?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she made “Respect” an anthem for civil rights and women’s empowerment.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in this year.
What is 2021?
He is known as the "Father of Black History Month."
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
He gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
These are the three main colors of the Juneteenth flag, each symbolizing freedom and a new beginning.
What are red, white, and blue?
This King of Pop broke barriers with “Thriller,” the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This U.S. general delivered the news of emancipation in Galveston, TX.
Who is General Gordon Granger?
This poet recited “The Hill We Climb” at the 2021 inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
He wrote The Souls of Black Folk and co-founded the NAACP.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This genre of music is deeply rooted in African American history and often heard during Juneteenth.
What is gospel, blues, or jazz?
This rap group was one of the first to bring politically conscious hip-hop to the mainstream with “Fight the Power.”
Who is Public Enemy?
Juneteenth is also known by this alternative name.
What is Freedom Day or Emancipation Day?
He broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This former slave became a powerful orator and advisor to presidents.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
A popular Juneteenth tradition that involves gathering for food, music, and education.
What is a cookout or community celebration?
This jazz legend was a trumpeter and bandleader known for hits like “What a Wonderful World.”
Who is Louis Armstrong?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in this year.
What is 1863?
This astrophysicist is famous for making science accessible and cool.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
African American storytelling and oral history are examples of this cultural element.
What is folklore?
She became the first Black woman to headline Coachella, and her 2019 performance is often referred to as "Beychella."
Who is Beyoncé?