History of Juneteenth
Which war prompted the end of slavery in the U.S.?
The Civil War
On what day and what year were the slaves informed of their freedom?
June 19, 1865
Which US President signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Joe Biden
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
A revised red, white and blue flag honoring Juneteenth was introduced in 2000. What symbol is at the center of the flag?
Star
What is another name often used to refer to Juneteenth? 4 possible answers
Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, J-19, Emancipation Day
In what year did Juneteenth officially become a Federal holiday?
2021
In what Latin American country is Juneteenth also celebrated as Dia De Los Negros?
Mexico
Which state was the first to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
Texas
What are the colors of the Juneteenth flag?
Red, White and Blue
What was the name of the General who led federal troops to Texas?
Major General Gordon Granger
How many years passed between the signing of the Emancipation proclamation and Juneteenth?
2 and ½ years
Who said "If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”
Martin Luther King
What does the star on the Juneteenth flag represent?
The state of Texas
What do the colors of the Juneteenth flag symbolize?
The colors echo the American flag colors to symbolize that those who were enslaved and their descendants were all Americans
Granger’s announcement came almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the famous executive order abolishing slavery issued by which US President?
Abraham Lincoln
What year was the Juneteenth flag created?
2000
Which company added Juneteenth as an official holiday on its calendar app in 2018?
Apple
Many people wear red, black and green on Juneteenth. What country shares those colors?
Africa
What beverage was once popular and synonymous with Juneteenth celebrations?
Strawberry Soda
Which Constitutional Amendment officially abolished slavery across the United States?
13th Amendment
What was the number for the General’s order issued in Texas on the first Juneteenth?
General Order #3
What activist walked from Fort Worth Texas into what city in a campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday?
Opal Lee walked to Washington, DC
What city is known for hosting the oldest and longest running Juneteenth celebration in the country?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Some communities have added what color to Juneteenth celebrations to symbolize African’s mineral wealth?
Yellow