History and Origin
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
The emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
When did Texas officially recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
1980
Which 2 famous civil rights leaders are known for their activism in making June 19 a state holiday in Texas?
Opal Lee and Al Edwards
What genre of music is closely tied to African American history?
Jazz
Who was the formerly enslaved distiller behind the legacy of Uncle Nearest whiskey?
Nathan “Nearest” Green
In what year was Juneteenth first observed?
1865
Who created the Juneteenth Flag and when
Ben Haith and Lisa Jeanne Graf, 2000
Who was a key leader of the Black Panther Party known for community programs?
Huey P. Newton
Which musician popularized the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called the Black national anthem?
James Weldon Johnson
Which New Orleans restaurant became a meeting place for Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.?
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
Which proclamation paved the way for Juneteenth?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What year did the Civil War end?
1865
What prominent Black figure gave a speech at Cooper Union in response to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
Frederick Douglass
Who is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time and was nicknamed “Satchmo”?
Louis Armstrong
What African ingredient influences many traditional red drinks served on Juneteenth?
Hibiscus
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
2021
What major document abolished slavery in the U.S.?
The 13th Amendment
Who founded the Tuskegee Institute to promote Black education and economic independence?
Booker T. Washington
Who wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Maya Angelou
What root vegetable dish, often candied, is popular in soul food cuisine?
Candied yams
What federal agency was established in 1865 to assist formerly enslaved people?
The Freedmen’s Bureau
What event marked the official end of the Civil War?
The surrender at Appomattox Court House
Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Which movement celebrated Black art, literature, and music in the 1920s?
The Harlem Renaissance
What famous whiskey maker did Nearest Green mentor?
Jack Daniel