Juneteenth Jams
The Black National Anthem
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
The date we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the last slaves in Texas gaining their freedom
What is June 19th?
This animated TV show for children featured a Juneteenth episode to educate young audiences.
What is "Black-ish"?
This amendment brought slavery to an end
What is the 13th Amendment?
Traditional Juneteenth celebrations often include this type of communal meal.
What is a barbecue or cookout?
A song that became a metaphor for human uplift, song by Sam Cooke
What is A Change is Gonna Come?
The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law on this date by President Joe Biden
What is June 17, 2021?
This popular streaming service released a special episode titled "Juneteenth" on one of its shows.
What is Netflix? (for "Dear White People")
Many people to this day, during Juneteenth celebrations, pay homage to the blood spilled during slavery by drinking this
What is Strawberry Pop/Red drinks?
These are often flown or worn during Juneteenth celebrations to symbolize heritage and freedom.
What are flags and clothing in red, white, and blue?
Written by 2 writers but first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 as a single
What is What a Wonderful World?
It was on January 1, 1863 that this proclamation was issued declaring that all persons held as slaves shall be free
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This musician released a song titled "Juneteenth" highlighting the importance of the day.
Who is Wynton Marsalis?
All three of these things represent the Juneteenth flag
What is "A new freedom," "A new people," and "A new horizon"?
Juneteenth is often celebrated with these types of public events.
What are parades and festivals?
Song by Nina Simone, this song aimed to capture joy in black identity primarily in Black children, but was just as well received by adults alike.
What is To Be Young, Gifted, and Black?
A quarter of a million people rallied in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, during this event
What is the March on Washington?
This movie, which won an Academy Award, highlighted the brutality of slavery and the journey to freedom, indirectly underscoring the importance of Juneteenth.
What is "12 Years a Slave"?
It was this many years after signing the Emancipation Proclamation when troops arrived in Galveston, TX to ensure that all enslaved people be freed
What is 2 and 1/2 years?
This type of musical performance is a staple of Juneteenth celebrations.
What is gospel singing?
A song that encapsulates the Civil Rights Movement and commonly referred to as its theme song
What is We Shall Overcome?
In 1997, the first version of this was created by activist Ben Haith
What is the Juneteenth Flag?
This book, written by Ralph Ellison, is named after the Juneteenth celebration.
What is "Juneteenth"?
It intentionally shares the colors of the American flag, has a white star in the center, a bursting star surrounding the white star, and an arc
What is the Juneteenth Flag?
These large outdoor gatherings, often featuring music, food, and dancing, are common on Juneteenth.
What are block parties or community picnics?