Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
Juneteenth is the official state holiday of this state
What is Texas?
This president played an important role in ending slavery and and he signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Do people get the day off for this holiday?
It depends on where you live and who you work for. Big companies such as Nike, Target, Mastercard, Netflix, and Twitter are giving employees the day off. And, at the time of this article, 18 states observed it as a paid holiday.
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a National Holiday on this date
What is it's not a National Holiday? (Juneteenth is currently recognized by 45 states and the District of Columbia)
This was the last state to abolish slavery in 1865?
What is Mississippi?
The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location
What is Booker T. Washington Park?
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
This is another name for Juneteenth?
What is Freedom Day?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
This state represents the location where Juneteenth originated
What is the state of Juneteenth's origination?
The American abolitionist who was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter in 1826. She preached equal rights for all.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This war brought the end to slavery.
What is the Civil War?
These colors make up the Juneteenth flag.
Red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
In what year was the Emancipation Proclamation to be signed?
What is 1862?
These two states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
Who is Texas and Oklahoma?
Before President Joe Biden made Juneteenth an official holiday, what was the last national holiday to be made in the US?
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983?
This US President signed the Emancipation Proclamation, putting an end to slavery?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?
On what date did the Civil War end?
What is April 9, 1865?
These states do not currently recognize Juneteenth
What is Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota and South Dakota?
Who was known as the "Moses of her people." She escaped her own slavery and then helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom. She also served as a scout, spy, guerilla soldier, and nurse during the Civil War
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This Branch of Congress rejected The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation legislation to have June 19th designated as Juneteenth Independence Day
What is the Senate?
This Juneteenth-themed song became an anthem for the civil rights movement and was covered by numerous artists including Nina Simone and Ray Charles.
What is “Strange Fruit” ?