Facts you MAY know
Why is this holiday called Juneteenth??
Blend of the words June and nineteenth
What year did Juneteenth become an official state holiday in Texas
1980
Some cities and groups have Miss Junteenth contests
true
Why is Juneteenth a holiday
Honoring the emancipation of enslaved people in the US
Who was the General that announced that the slaves in Texas were free
General Gordon Granger
Strawberry soda pop was once a popular drink associated with celebrating this holiday
true
Where did the union troops arrive to free slaves on June 19, 1865?
Galveston, Texas
How many stars are on the Juneteenth Flag of Freedom?
1
dare
for dinner tonight, try a Black owned restaurant and give us all the details (what was your favorite thing about it)