Juneteenth Basics
What U.S. holiday does Juneteenth celebrate?
the end of slavery in the U.S.
Who is known for leading enslaved people to freedom through secret routes?
What type of drink is often served during Juneteenth to symbolize strength?
Red or strawberry soda
What year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
1863
What year did Juneteenth become a U.S. federal holiday?
2021
What does Juneteenth specifically commemorate?
The day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free
Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
What kind of family/friends gathering is common during Juneteenth celebrations?
Cookout or barbecue
What amendment officially ended slavery in the U.S.?
13th Amendment
What major social movement has helped to increase awareness and recognition of Juneteenth in recent years?
Black Lives Matter movement
Before Juneteenth, what important war was coming to an end in the United States?
The Civil War
Who was president when Juneteenth became a federal holiday?
Joe Biden
What color is used a lot in Juneteenth events to represent sacrifice and strength?
Red
True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people right away.
False
How have some schools been doing a poor job teaching about Juneteenth?
Skipping over it or changing the story
What year did Juneteenth begin?
1866
Who was the civil rights leader known for advocating Black empowerment and self-defense, whose real name is “El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz”?
Malcolm X
What traditional type of performance might you see at a Juneteenth celebration?
African drumming/dancing
What law did General Granger read out loud in Texas to announce freedom?
General Order No. 3
What’s the word for when people/companies appear to support Juneteenth but don’t really support Black communities?
Performative activism
Who brought the message of freedom to Galveston, Texas, on Juneteenth?
General Gordon Granger
What famous African American leader taught himself to read and became a powerful speaker against slavery?
Frederick Douglass
What do the colors red, white, and blue on the Juneteenth flag represent?
What are the bloodshed of enslaved people (red), the sky and freedom (blue), and purity and new beginnings (white)
What is one of the two reasons some enslaved people in Texas didn’t know they were free after the Emancipation Proclamation?
Slow communication and slave owners hiding the news
What was the name of the law that made Juneteenth a national holiday?
What is the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act?