History
The year enslaved African Americans became emancipated
What is 1865
Cold drink? Soda? Pop? Whatever the official name for the drink, it's always this color on Juneteenth
What is RED
On June 19, 1968, the Poor People's March was held in Washington DC, and planned by this famous civil rights leader.
Who is Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This historically Black neighborhood in LA is hosting it's annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19th, featuring live DJs, wellness programs, and local Black-Owned vendors
What is Leimert Park
This state was the last to be notified about the Emancipation Proclamation, but the first to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday
What is Texas
For the newly freed slaves, education became a crucial step towards self-sufficiency, leading to over 90 institutions of higher-education founded for African Americans between 1861 and 1900; they are widely known now by this acronym.
What is HBCU (Historically Black College / University)
The Juneteenth Flag shares these colors with the American Flag
What is Red, White and Blue
Who is, Booker T. Washington
The Mascogos population in this country are made up of descendants of Africans from Texas as well as the indigenous group called Seminoles who fled here in the 1800s. They too, celebrate Juneteenth every year.
What is Mexico
This amendment became official on December 20, 1865, abolishing slavery in the united states.
What is The 13th Amendment
Written by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, this song represents the journey of African Americans from slavery to the ongoing struggle for civil rights, and has even been performed at national events by entertainers such as Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Al Green.
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing or The Black National Anthem
Founded in spring 2020 in solidarity with the George Floyd uprising, this organization is celebrating Juneteenth in the Bay Area at Gilman Playground on June 21st.
What is SF Black Wallstreet
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) will host "The Sound of Connection" featuring community discussions on Black futures and freedom in this popular pacific northwest city.
What is Seattle, WA
Juneteenth became a federal holiday on this day in history
What is June 17, 2021
Both noun, verb, and staple of the South, this type of cuisine is meticulously prepared and served to bring in the communal aspect of the holiday.
What is Barbeque (BBQ, Bar-B-Que)
This Union Major General arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865 to announce the news that all slaves were free
Drum Major Mickey Mouse is known to make an appearance at this annual Disneyland event with the Divine 9
What is Disney on the Yard
This is the first town in California to be exclusively established by African Americans and it's namesake became the highest ranking black officer in the US Army before he retired in 1906
What is Allensworth
Known as Prosperity Meals these side dishes represent wealth, gold, and coins/prosperity respectively.
What is Collard Greens, Cornbread, and Black-Eyed Peas
Referred to as "the Grandmother of Juneteenth", this woman famously walked from Texas to Washington DC at age 94 to campaign for federal recognition of the holiday
Who is Opal Lee
On Saturday, June 20th from 3-9pm, East River will host this Juneteenth Celebration featuring curated marketplace of Black-owned businesses, food trucks, and a live performance by Baba Abiono Ogunrinde
What is BLCK Market at Night
This 10-acre parcel of land in was purchased by former slaves in 1872 for $800
What is Emancipation Park (Houston, Texas)