Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Finish the lyric, "Summer, summer, summertime..."
What is "Time to sit back and unwind"?
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates end of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday on this date
What is June 17, 2021?
This person is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Who is Opal Lee?
This classic was originially sung by Maze & Frankie Beverly and covered in Beyoncé hit Netflix special Homecoming
What is Before I Let Go?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
This individual led the effort to make Juneteenth the official state holiday in Texas
This famous group made the 21st of September a popular date amongst some fans
Who are Earth, Wind and Fire?
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
During this year, a group of former slaves pooled $800 together through local churches to purchase ten acres of land and create Emancipation Park to host Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, Tx
What is 1870?
This is the historic location where the order announcing the end of slavery was read
What is Ashton Villa?
This 1984 hit album (also song and film) was named #4 on Apple's Top 100 Albums of all time
What is Purple Rain?
To date, Juneteenth has been celebrated/recognized for this long
What is 157 years?
This is the year the first state (Texas) celebrated Juneteenth as a state holiday
What is 1980?
This general is famous for his announcement of "All slaves are free..."
Who is General Gordon Granger?
Known as the "First Lady of Song," this woman was the first Black woman to win a Grammy
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?