Father Day/Juneteeth Celebration

Black History

100

Who was the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad?

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland, and eventually escaped. However, she soon returned to Maryland to help her family find their way to freedom, too. Over the next 10 years she went on to make 19 trips into the South, rescuing over 300 other slaves, helping them escape to freedom though the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a series of secret routes and network of safe homes and hiding places that escaped slaves could use to remain hidden until they were safely up north. Tubman was never caught, and never lost a “passenger.” When the Civil War broke out, Tubman became a nurse, scout, and spy in the Union army.

200

Where was “Black Wall Street” located?

“Black Wall Street” was the nickname of the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, that flourished with Black-owned businesses in the early 20th century. Since white business owners in Tulsa often refused to serve Black customers, local Black residents decided to open their own businesses and institutions, including a theater, a newspaper, a hospital, a hotel, a library, law offices, schools, and more. In 1921, white rioters destroyed the neighborhood with fires, killing hundreds of people—but Black residents worked together to rebuild the area and opened 80 businesses in 1922.

300

Before Barack Obama became President (2009-2017), he served as what?

U.S. Senator

400

Who was the teenager known as the first African American to refuse to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama (before Rosa Parks’ more famous refusal)?

Claudette Colvin was 15 years old when she refused to move from her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery in March 1955. She was arrested and jailed for her action that day, and ended up challenging the segregation law in court along with three other women. However, Rosa Parks was the one who became an icon because she was already well-respected and was chosen by civil rights organizers to be the face of the campaign.

500

When did the celebration of Black History Month begin?

1926

Juneteeth

100

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger informed slaves of their emancipation from slavery. In which state did this event take place?

Texas

200

Granger’s announcement came almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the famous executive order abolishing slavery issued by which US President?

Abraham Lincoln

300

Which Constitutional Amendment officially abolished slavery across the United States?

13th Amendment

400

A revised red, white and blue flag honoring Juneteenth was introduced in 2000. What symbol is at the center of the flag?

Star

The flag, created by activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, has a white star in the middle representing the Lone Star State of Texas as well as the freedom of African Americans in all 50 states.

500

What beverage was once popular and synonymous with Juneteenth celebrations?

Strawberry Soda

Arriving on the heels of spring, Juneteenth festivities typically involve picnics, with red foods and drinks dominating those spreads. The color red is believed to represent the blood shed by enslaved African ancestors.

Father's Day

100

In "The Lion King," who is Simba's father?

Mufasa is Simba's father

200

What animated movie features a father and son clownfish duo?

Finding Nemo

300

Father's Day falls on what day of the week?

It falls on the third Sunday of June.

400

What are the flowers that represent Father’s Day?

Wearing a red rose honors a father who is alive. Wearing a white one honors a father who is deceased.

500

Which president designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Explanation
Lyndon B. Johnson made the designation in 1966.

Scriptures

100

 John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This well-known verse summarizes the Gospel message. It’s a classic that has proved to be popular yet again. John 3:16 shines a light on God’s plan for humanity to connect with him in saving relationships for eternity. It’s a powerful scripture that highlights the ultimate hope God offers to everyone.

200

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This scripture quotes God talking about his good plans for each person’s future. God’s promises here can encourage you as you face uncertainty and seek God’s purposes for your life.

300

 Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” This verse urges you to turn your worries into prayers. It frees you from anxiety by giving you a much more effective way to deal with your concerns: communicating with God in prayer about them.

400

 Psalm 23:1

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing."

500

Luke 5:6

When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

Finish the Lyrics (R&B)

100

1960's, The Temptations: "I got sunshine, on a cloudy day, when it's cold outside, I got the ___________"

month of May

200

THE 1980's, Whitney Houston: "Oh, I wanna dance with somebody, I wanna feel the _____ with somebody"

heat

300

THE 1990's, TLC: "Don't go chasin' waterfalls, listen to the _____________ that you're used to"

rivers and the lakes

400

Boyz II Men, "On Bended Knee"

Say I'm Sorry

500

Thriller Michael Jackson 

'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you

 

From the beast about to strike