History
This date is celebrated as Juneteenth
June 19, 1865
In 2019, for the first time in history, the titles of Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and _________________ were all held by Black women.
Miss America
This Designer is known to be the first African American Designer in History
Ann Lowe
This is known as the Black National Anthem
lift every voice and sing
What are the colors on the Juneteenth flag
red, white and blue
Juneteenth is also known by this name, reflecting its significance
Freedom Day or Emancipation Day
In 1986, ___________ became the first African American woman to have a syndicated talk show.
Oprah Winfrey
This groundbreaking designer, known for her streetwear brand FUBU, co-founded the company in 1992, which became a major fashion influence in the 1990s.
Daymond John
This song by Sam Cooke became a metaphor for human uplift
A Change Is Gonna Com
What was the name of the period after Juneteenth
The "Scatter"
Many freed slaves departed the region during the first reading, despite the reader's request that they stay put. Many freed slaves left Texas in the weeks that followed the Civil War in search of relatives and new opportunities elsewhere in the freed nation
On this date, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African American President of the United States
January 20, 2009
This artist is the first and only non-classical or jazz musical to receive a Pulitzer Prize
-Kendrick Lamar
In 1988, this fashion trailblazer became the first African American woman to serve as the head of a major European fashion house, designing for Givenchy
Naomi Campbell
A 1967 single by Louis Amstrong
What a Wonderful World
In addition to Juneteenth, what are two more recognized events commemorated in June
National Soul Food Month and African American Music Appreciation Month
On July 2, 1964, the law was signed that ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination
The Civil Rights Act
This actress and musician was cast as the live action remake for the 1989 Disney film "The Little Mermaid
Halle Bailey
She is an international makeup artist known as the mother of Modern day make up.
Pat Mcgrath
What is Juneteenth ice cream
Red Velvet and Cheesecake
This iconic designer is known as the "Godfather of Black Fashion" and founded the influential Fashion Fair Cosmetics
Willi Smith
On January 25, 1972, she became the first African American woman to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States
Shirley Chisholm
_________ became the first African American to win the academy award for best original screen play (as well as the first African American to be nominated for producing, writing, and directing in the same year)
Jordan Peele
This Designer died in 2021 and his brand and legacy are still one of them most famous African American brands today
Virgil Abloh
what side dish is commonly prepared to represent wisdom and prosperity
black eyed peas
Who is the top grammy award winner of all time?
Beyonce