History of Juneteenth
What date is Juneteenth celebrated on?
June 19th
Who was the U.S. president that issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What color is most commonly associated with Juneteenth celebrations?
Red
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
An executive order by President Lincoln freeing slaves in Confederate states
What streaming service released a Juneteenth-themed episode of Black-ish?
ABC
In what year did enslaved people in Texas learn they were free?
1865
Who was the general that arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery?
General Gordon Granger
What type of food is traditionally served at Juneteenth celebrations?
Barbecue
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What musical genre is often featured in Juneteenth celebrations?
Jazz
What U.S. general issued the order that freed the enslaved people in Texas?
General Gordon Granger
Name a prominent abolitionist who escaped slavery and became a national leader.
Frederick Douglass
What does the star on the Juneteenth flag represent?
The star represents Texas, the Lone Star State
What was the name of the war that led to the end of slavery in the U.S.?
The Civil War
What is the name of the Netflix special that explores Juneteenth history and culture?
High on the Hog
What was the name of the order that declared freedom for slaves in Texas?
General Order No. 3
Who was Opal Lee and what is she known for in relation to Juneteenth?
Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” advocated for it to become a national holiday
What does the arc on the Juneteenth flag symbolize?
The arc represents a new horizon and opportunities
What were “freedmen’s towns”?
Communities established by freed slaves
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
Texas
Why did it take over two years for the Emancipation Proclamation to reach Texas?
Because Texas was remote and had few Union troops to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation
Which U.S. president signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Joe Biden
What beverage was once popular and synonymous with Juneteenth celebrations?
Strawberry Soda
What was the significance of the Reconstruction era?
A period of rebuilding and integrating freed slaves into society
What was Juneteenth originally called?
Jubilee Day