Celebration/Festivities
The colors red, green and ____ are the commonly used to represent the Juneteenth holiday
What is Yellow?
Juneteenth is the official state holiday of this state
What is Texas?
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Style of cooking popular during Juneteenth
What is BBQ
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
This date is celebrated as the anniversary of the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people were free.
What is Juneteenth?
This was the last state to abolish slavery in 1865
What is Mississippi?
The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location
What is Booker T. Washington Park?
This rich, vibrant red dessert is traditionally served on Juneteenth to symbolize the red soil of Africa and the bloodshed of those who fought for freedom.
What is red velvet cake?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
This state represents the location where Juneteenth originated
What is the state of Juneteenth's origination?
This individual led the effort to make Juneteenth the official state holiday in Texas
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
Before it became a federal holiday, Juneteenth was first recognized as a state holiday in this state in 1980.
What is Texas?
These two states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
What is Texas and Oklahoma?
This is the historic location where the order announcing the end of slavery was read
What is Ashton Villa?
Historically, the inclusion of this leafy green vegetable in celebratory meals symbolized wealth and prosperity in African American culinary traditions.
What are collard greens?
To date, Juneteenth has been celebrated/recognized for this long
What is 153 years?
When was Juneteeth declared as a federal holiday?
What is June 17, 2021
These states do not currently recognize Juneteenth
What is Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota and South Dakota?
This general is famous for his announcement of "All slaves are free..."
Who is General Gordon Granger?
This vibrant, red beverage often flavored with hibiscus or strawberries is traditionally served at Juneteenth celebrations to symbolize resilience and remembrance.
What is red drink (Hibiscus tea/Sorrel)
This official document read aloud in Texas in 1865 declared that all enslaved people were free effectively enforcing the emancipation proclamation in the state.
What is General Order #3