History
In what year did Juneteenth begin?
1865
Who is the African American author of the novel “Juneteenth”? It was published after his death.
Ralph Ellison
What colors are on the Juneteenth flag?
Red, white, and blue.
When is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th.
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
The end of slavery in the United States.
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was General Gordon Granger?
The Union general who delivered General Order No. 3.
What does the star on the Juneteenth flag represent?
Freedom for all enslaved people in Texas.
Name a traditional Juneteenth food.
Red velvet cake, barbecue, hibiscus tea.
Why is it called “Freedom Day”?
It marks the day enslaved Texans learned they were free.
What city was the first to celebrate Juneteenth?
Galveston, Texas
Name one famous abolitionist.
Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, or Sojourner Truth.
What do red foods symbolize on Juneteenth?
Resilience and the bloodshed of enslaved ancestors.
What events are common at Juneteenth festivals?
Parades, music, storytelling, and community gatherings.
Before President Joe Biden made Juneteenth an official holiday, what was the last national holiday to be made in the US?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983
Which amendment officially ended slavery in the U.S.?
13th Amendment
Who wrote Lift Every Voice and Sing?
James Weldon Johnson (lyrics) & J. Rosamond Johnson (music).
What does the burst outline on the flag represent?
A new beginning for Black Americans.
What song is often sung at Juneteenth?
Lift Every Voice and Sing.
What was the first state to abolish slavery?
Vermont was the first colony to abolish slavery in 1777
How long after the Emancipation Proclamation was this Juneteenth announcement made?
2.5 years
Who introduced the Juneteenth holiday bill to Congress?
Congresswoman Barbara‑Rose Collins.
What do the Pan‑African colors represent?
Red (blood), Black (people), Green (land).
What year did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
2021.
Which two Union border states still practiced slavery until 1865 and the 13th Amendment?
Delaware and Kentucky