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What was Juneteenth originally called?
"Jubilee Day"
Ex-slaves cheered General Order No. 3. Texas freed slaves celebrated "Jubilee Day" on June 19, 1866. Early celebrations were political meetings to teach freed African Americans how to vote.
What city did Juneteenth originate?
Galveston, Texas!
Galveston, Texas's freed slaves began the celebrations. The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 released Southern slaves, although the law was not fully enforced until 1865.
What is Juneteenth ice cream?
Swirled Red Velvet and Cheesecake
Why wear red on Juneteenth?
Adrian Miller, James Beard Award-winning author of Black Smoke: African Americans in the United States of Barbecue, believes the color red reflects the blood slaves spilt due to the worldwide slave trade.
Where can you go?
You can find events in your neighborhood, city, and state.
Why is it called Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," is celebrated on June 19. After the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in January 1863 and the Confederates surrendered in April 1865, roughly 250,000 African Americans in Texas were slaves until June 19, 1865. Juneteenth was not a federal holiday until 2021, despite being celebrated since 1866.
What parcel of land was bought specifically to celebrate Juneteenth?
Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas
Ex-slaves Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble paid $800 in 1872 for a 10-acre plot of land.
What is Juneteenth themed food?
"All about celebrating good luck and wishing for the best," says Michiel Perry, lifestyle expert and founder of the company Black Southern Belle, about Juneteenth's prosperity dinners. Black-eyed peas, collard greens, corn bread, cabbage, and sweet potatoes are common sides served with the meals.
What song is traditionally sung for Juneteenth?
"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," penned by NAACP president and composer James Weldon Johnson and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson at the start of the twentieth century, is sung during most Juneteenth events.
What can you do if you want to stay home?
Host your own backyard party
What was the name of the period after Juneteenth?
The "Scatter"
Many freed slaves departed the region during the first reading, despite the reader's request that they stay put. Many freed slaves left Texas in the weeks that followed the Civil War in search of relatives and new opportunities elsewhere in the freed nation.
Which state was the first to officially recognize Juneteenth as a day of celebration?
Texas!
Texas was the first state to officially recognize it as a holiday in 1980, and gradually, other states followed suit.
Name one meat/protein that is commonly made for Juneteenth?
Fish - commonly fried
Chicken, Pork, Beef - Barbecued
What games are normally played during the celebration?
Dominoes, bid whist, and spades just to name a few.
What can you do if you feel like making something to host or bring?
You can cook some traditional foods
In addition to Juneteenth, what are two more recognized events commemorated in June?
National Soul Food Month and African American Music Appreciation Month!
When did Juneteenth finally become a federal holiday in the United States?
On June 17, 2021 President Biden signed a bill officially making Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Name one dessert that is commonly made on Juneteenth?
Anything red
Strawberry Pie, Red Velvet cake, and more!
Could Juneteenth be considered an early American holiday? True or False
True
What to do if you just want to celebrate and not host or cook?
Support Black-owned Businesses!!
On Juneteenth and every other day, support local Black-owned businesses by buying gifts and groceries. Support these companies by purchasing their products, whether it's a Telfar bag, a hair mask, a snack, a bubble bath for self-care, or new furniture.
Who was the general responsible for Juneteenth?
General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas, he brought with him General Order No. 3, which officially abolished slavery in the Lone Star State.
What is the largest Juneteenth celebration in the US?
Philly's Juneteenth Parade and Festival
More than 25,000 people show up every year for Philadelphia's Juneteenth Parade and Festival, making it one of the largest festivities in the country.
Name a drink that is commonly made on Juneteenth
Also Anything red
hisbicus flowers/teas, strawberry soda, red kool-aid and more!
Who created the Juneteenth flag?
National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF) founder and activist Ben Haith designed the flag. The flag was designed by Haith and others in 1997, and it was then illustrated by Lisa Jeanne Graf of Boston.
What is the first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday.
Alabama