Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
This U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.
What is Texas?
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This is the name of the official announcement that was made to the slaves on Juneteenth
What is General Order #3?
This type of storytelling—often performed live with rhythm and emotion—is a popular Juneteenth cultural feature.
Spoken word poetry
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?
This U.S. president signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
Joe Biden
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
This is another name for Juneteenth?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black/Second Independence Day
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the same year this major global health situation broke news
COVID-19 pandemic (2021 context)
This state represents the location where Juneteenth originated
What is the state of Juneteenth's origination?
This body of water borders Galveston, where Union troops arrived to enforce emancipation.
What is The Gulf of Mexico?
The Emancipation Proclamation was OFFICIALLY signed this year
What is 1863?
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
This the year, a group of former slaves pooled $800 together through local churches to purchase ten acres of land and create Emancipation Park to host Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, Tx
What is 1870?
These two states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
What is Texas and Oklahoma?
This man, born into slavery, became one of the most powerful Black political leaders during Reconstruction and helped enforce emancipation in Texas.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This state officially certified the 13th Amendment in 2013
What is Mississippi?
This artist is widely recognized as the first Black billionaire from music alone.
Beyonce
According to the 1860 census, this percentage of the population represented the approximate amount of slaves throughout the United States
What is 12%?
These states do not currently recognize Juneteenth
What is Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota and South Dakota?
This general is famous for his announcement of "All slaves are free..."
Who is General Gordon Granger?
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 red drink West African drink is a popular Juneteenth beverage.
Hibiscus tea (or “hibiscus drink” / sorrel)