Juneteenth History
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
The date Juneteenth is celebrated
What is June 19th?
The fictional character known as a nerd whose catch phase on the family sitcom Family Matter was "Did I do that?
Who is Steve Urkel?
This person is known as the King of Pop
Who is Micheal Jackson?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The colors being red, white and blue with a white star in the middle represents this flag
What is the Juneteenth flag?
A silk-like material worn around the head to give the appearance of "waves" in a person's hair
What is a Du-Rag?
It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up magazine. Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine.
Who is Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.?
U.S. President that issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The year Juneteenth became a federal holiday
What is the year 2021?
The Black national anthem
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
The number of NBA Championships Kobe Bryant has won.
What is 5?
The name of the official order given by General Gordon Granger announcing that slavery had ended
General Order number 3
Traditional drink typically served at a Juneteenth celebration
What is Strawberry soda? What is red soda?
It is now the most common regional cuisine in southern cities such as Charleston (South Carolina), New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston (Texas), Charlotte (North Carolina) Birmingham (Alabama) and Atlanta (Georgia).
What is Soul Food?
Who loves orange soda?
Who is Kel?
Activist known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth whom has made tireless efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday
Who is Opal Lee?
The period after Juneteenth, a time when many formerly enslaved people left Texas and flocked to the North in search of family members and more welcoming accommodations
What is the Scatter?
A dialect of Standard American English that is primarily spoken by the black community of the United States.
What is African American Vernacular English (AAVE)?
The first black woman to become a millionaire in the United States
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?