Juneteenth History
Black Leaders
African American Music
Juneteenth Celebrations
100

This was the executive order that abolished slavery in the United States

What is: The Emancipation Proclamation

100

He was the first African American President of the United States.

Who is: Barack Obama

100

This artist song "Respect" encourages women to demand respect and equality.

Who is: Arethea Franklin

100

This State was the first to celebrate Juneteenth

Who is: Texas

200

This General announced that All Slaves were free

Who is: Major General Gordon Granger

200

She was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress

Who is: Shirley Chisholm

200

This song by Sam Cooke became an anthem for the Civil Rights movement

What is: A Change is Gonna Come

200

This type of cake is typically eaten at a Juneteenth celebration

What is: Red Velvet Cake

300

This President signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

Who is: President Joe Biden

300

He was the first African American to win a Noble Peace Prize

Who is: Ralph Bunche

300

This song by Michael Jackson encouraged people to create a better world

What is: Man in the Mirror

300

The title Juneteenth is derived from two words

What is: the date June 19th

400

In this year the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed

What is: 2021

400

In this year the first African American won the Noble Peace Prize

What is: 1950

400

In this year Aretha Franklin recorded her first Gospel album

What is: 1956 The Gospel Sound of Aretha Franklin 


400

Red Velvet cake eaten on Juneteenth is symbolic of the enslaved Yoruba and Kongo people

What is: Bloodshed and sacrifice

M
e
n
u