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This executive order, signed by President Lincoln in 1863, declared millions of Enslaved people free.
What is Emancipation Proclamation?
This color is heavily symbolic for Juneteenth Celebrations and represents the blood that was shed by Black Africans during slavery
What is the color red?
This Actor/Producer is known for his roles in Fruitvale, Black Panther and Sinners.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
He gave a famous speech called “I Have a Dream” during the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
He invented peanut butter and found over 300 uses for peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This holiday has often been called Freedom Day, Jubliee Day and Cel-Liberation Day
What is Juneteenth?
These colors represent the Pan-African Flag
What is Red, Black, and Green?
She made history as the first Black woman to headline Coachella and released the visual album Lemonade.
Who is Beyonce?
He was the first Black President of the United States and served two terms in the White House.
Who is Barack Obama?
She was the first Black woman to receive a U.S. patent—for a hair care product.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This was the last Confederate state to be reached by Union troops with the news of emancipation
What is Texas?
This date is associated with Juneteenth.
What is June 19th?
This NBA superstar and philanthropist opened the I PROMISE School for underserved youth in Ohio.
Who is LeBron James?
This civil rights leader refused to give up her seat on the bus, helping to start the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He created a traffic signal that made streets safer, including a yellow warning light.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
Juneteenth became federally recognized on this day?
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What is June 17th, 2021?
This type of traditional Juneteenth celebration includes BBQ, baked beans, potato salad, red-colored foods like watermelon and red velvet cakes
What is a cookout?
Known for roles in Black Panther, 42, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, this actor’s legacy lives on after his 2020 passing.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This famous pop singer was called the “King of Pop” and known for songs like Thriller and Billie Jean.
Who is Michael Jackson?
She developed software that helped NASA land a man on the moon in 1969.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
The first Juneteenth Celebration was held during this year.
What is 1866?
This song is the Black national anthem.
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This tennis legend, businesswoman, and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
She was the first Black woman to fly in space.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
He created an early video game console prototype in the 1960s and helped invent the technology behind DVDs.
Who is Gerald A. Lawson?