History
The year in which slavery ended
What is 1865?
This U.S. President signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Who is Joe Biden?
Drinks that are commonly associated with Juneteenth celebrations.
On June 17 of this year, President Biden signed the bill into law, making Juneteenth the 11th holiday recognized by the federal government.
When is 2021?
They said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
The president when slavery ended.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Juneteenth is a celebration in the US for this long.
What is 155 years?
This is another name for Juneteenth.
What is Jubilee Day?
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since this federal holiday was adopted in 1983.
What is Martin Luther King Jr Day?
He said: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
The name of the network of routes and safe houses used to aid slaves in escaping to free states and countries.
What is the Underground Railroad?
The first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday.
What is Texas?
The famous female abolitionist who is known for helping hundreds of slaves escape to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
What is the Civil War?
Said this iconic quote: “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”
Who is Malcolm X?
The name of the state and local laws established to enforce racial segregation after slavery ended.
What is Jim Crow Laws?
She first introduced legislation to the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday.
Who is Barbara-Rose Collins?
This is a common public way to celebrate Juneteenth in the community.
What is a parade/march?
The first celebration of Juneteenth was on this day.
What is June 19, 1865?
They said: Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This important march planned by Martin Luther King Jr. was purposely scheduled to coincide with the Juneteenth date.
What is The Poor People's March?
This city became the first major city in the United States to officially recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city employees in 2020.
What is Minneapolis, Minnesota?
The significance of the color red on Juneteenth.
What is used to symbolize the blood shed by those enslaved in their struggle for freedom?
This 10-acre parcel of land was purchased by former slaves, Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble for $800 in 1872 specifically to celebrate Juneteenth.
What is Emancipation Park in Houston, TX?
She said: "Black liberation has never just been about Black people. It's ben about a fight for our humanity, for our dignity."
Who is Patrisse Cullors?