Juneteenth History
This was the executive order that abolished slavery in the United States
What is: The Emancipation Proclamation
He was the first African American President of the United States.
Who is: Barack Obama
This artist song "Respect" encourages women to demand respect and equality.
Who is: Arethea Franklin
This State was the first to celebrate Juneteenth
Who is: Texas
This General announced that All Slaves were free
Who is: Major General Gordon Granger
She was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress
Who is: Shirley Chisholm
This song by Sam Cooke became an anthem for the Civil Rights movement
What is: A Change is Gonna Come
This type of cake is typically eaten at a Juneteenth celebration
What is: Red Velvet Cake
This President signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Who is: President Joe Biden
He was the first African American to win a Noble Peace Prize
Who is: Ralph Bunche
This song by Michael Jackson encouraged people to create a better world
What is: Man in the Mirror
The title Juneteenth is derived from two words
What is: the date June 19th
In this year the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed
What is: 2021
In this year the first African American won the Noble Peace Prize
What is: 1950
In this year Aretha Franklin recorded her first Gospel album
What is: 1956 The Gospel Sound of Aretha Franklin
Red Velvet cake eaten on Juneteenth is symbolic of the enslaved Yoruba and Kongo people
What is: Bloodshed and sacrifice