JUNETEENTH
HISTORY
HISTORY
The name of the executive order that abolished slavery in the United States.
What is Emancipation Proclamation?
The first African American President of the United States.
Who is President Barack Obama?
This artist's song, "Respect" encourages women to demand respect and equality.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This is the first state to celebrate Juneteenth.
What is Texas?
This General announced that all slaves were free in 1865.
Who is Union General Gordon Granger?
The first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Ralph Bunche?
This song by Sam Cooke became an anthem for the civil rights movement.
What is "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
What is star?
The President who signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
Who is President Joe Biden?
This woman was the first African American to be elected to Congress in 1968.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
The Michael Jackson song that encouraged people to make a change and create a better world.
What is "Man In the Mirror"?
This type of cake is typically eaten at a Juneteenth celebration.
What is Red Velvet?
The number of states that were excluded during the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is 4 states?
This woman was the first African American to serve as National Security Advisor.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
This artist sang "Get Up, Stand Up" which encouraged people to stand up for their rights.
Who is Bob Marley?
This popular Midwestern city hosts the Juneteenth GospelFest each year.
Where is Chicago?
The name of the Constitutional Amendment that officially abolished slavery across the United States.
What is 13th Amendment?
Carl Stokes was the first African American to be elected Mayor of this Midwestern city.
Where is Cleveland?
The song by John Legend that speaks out against police brutality & racism and calls for change:
What is "Glory"?
The collection of historical sites and landmarks related to the history of Juneteenth.
What is Juneteenth Freedom Trail?