History
What is another name for Juneteenth?
Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Black National Independence Day, and Juneteenth Independence Day are all acceptable answers
When is Juneteenth celebrated annually?
June 19
Who issued the executive order that freed the slaves?
President Abraham Lincoln
In which city did Gordon Granger announce the end of slavery?
Galveston
What three colors comprise the official Juneteenth flag? (
Red, white, and blue
What was the name of the executive order that officially freed slaves in the U.S.?
The Emancipation Proclamation
In what year did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
2021
Which U.S. President signed the legislation making June 19 a federal holiday?
President Joe Biden
What is the name of the Texas park purchased in 1872 to be used as a Juneteenth celebration site?
Emancipation Park
What is the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations?
Red represents the blood shed by enslaved African ancestors during the slave trade and the resistance of the culture
Which war led to the end of slavery in the U.S., and when was it fought?
The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865
In what year did General Granger inform slaves of their freedom?
1865
Which company added the Juneteenth holiday to its calendar app in 2018?
Apple
Activist Opal Lee walked from Fort Worth to what city in a campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday?
Washington, D.C.
What three colors are traditionally associated with the Pan-African flag, often used in Juneteenth celebrations?
Red, Black, Green
True or False: Newly freed people were encouraged to explore life outside of Texas.
False; they were encouraged to remain with their slave owners
How many years after the Emancipation Proclamation was Juneteenth officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday?
156 Years
What prominent Black figure gave a speech entitled "The Proclamation and the Negro Army" at Cooper Union in response to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
Frederick Douglass
Which was the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday?
Texas
The Juneteenth flag features a star and a burst. What color is the burst on the flag?
White
What is the period of great mobility and social change that occurred after Juneteenth called?
The Scatter
How many states recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday before it became a federal holiday in 2021?
47 States
Who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her decades-long activism that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Opal Lee - In 2021, her efforts were recognized when President Biden signed the bill into law—and in 2024, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
What city is known for hosting the oldest and longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the country?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Which color in the Pan-African flag symbolizes the rich land of Africa?
Green