Traditional Food
The food and drink color that symbolizes the struggle, perseverance, and resilience of the enslaved Africans
What is red?
The president who issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The oldest celebration of freedom commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
On this day, Union troops arrived in Texas announcing the ending of the Civil War and detailing the Emancipation Proclamation
What is June 19, 1865?
Finish the hook of this 1968 James Brown song that could have been played on June 19, 1865.
"Say It Loud..."
What is "I'm Black and I'm proud"?
Not a shortcake but this red colored berry is often enjoyed as a carbonated drink
What is strawberry soda?
This individual announced to Texans that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people were free.
Who is Major General Gordon Granger?
The colors red, white and blue with a bursting star in the middle represent this flag
What is the Juneteenth flag?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on this date
What is January 1, 1863?
Released in 1973 after touring in Haiti, this song written by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh encourages people to stand up for your rights.
What is Get Up, Stand Up?
This large fruit, native to Africa, symbolized Black self-sufficiency not the racist image of laziness portrayed after Emancipation.
What is watermelon?
The commanding general who led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
Who is General Ulysses S. Grant?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day
What are other names for Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on this date
What is June 19th?
Released in 2016, "Freedom" featuring Kendrick Lamar is an empowerment song from this artist's Lemonade album.
Who is Beyonce?
A cake containing cocoa powder, buttermilk, vinegar and cream cheese frosting.
What is red velvet cake?
The former state representative who helped Texas become the first state to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.
Who is Al Edwards?
This ABC sitcom celebrated Juneteenth with an entire episode dedicated to this holiday.
What is Black-ish?
The first celebration of Juneteenth took place on this date
What is June 19, 1866?
Her hit single “Rise Up” has served as an empowering anthem since its 2015 release.
Who is Andra Day?