Juneteenth History
A holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US.
What is Junteenth?
This Dallas native song is included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The hook is "I think you better call Tyrone".
Who is Erykah Badu?
On August 28, 1963, this civil rights leader gave a speech that drew a crowd of 250,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
The first version of the Juneteenth flag was designed by this civil rights activist and represents "a new freedom, a new people, a new star."
Who is activist Ben Haith aka Boston Ben?
During the 2023 Superbowl half-time show, this Dallas native performed in roller skates. He will perform in Austin, TX in October.
Who is Usher?
This Texas State Representative was the first African American woman to serve in the state legislature.
Who is Barbara Jordan?
It is the Texas city where Juneteenth was first celebrated in Texas
Where is Galveston Texas?
This artist is accredited for the music style "screwed"
Who is Dj Screw?
A 2018 Tweet (in part) that has been adopted by many in the African American community from Civil Rights leader and U.S. House Representative John Lewis about a 'kind of trouble'.
What is "...good trouble..."
It is under these terms in 1862 enslaved people were declared free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This artist recently dropped an album called 'Cowboy Carter'.
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
Rosa Parks famously did this on a bus.
What is refused to give up her seat?
In this year, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared Free.
What is 1865?
In 2020 this American Blues artist won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his song "This Land".
Who is Gary Clark Jr.?
This abolitionist is best known for her speech,"Ain't I a Woman?"
Who is Sojourner Truth?