Juneteenth Facts
President Lincoln issued this document that declared the end of slavery. Many slave owners and especially ones in the deep south, however, withheld this information which is why slaves in Texas did not find out until 2 and a half years later.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
We have Lisa Gelobter to thank for these animations/moving pictures that we share in Facebook comments!
What are GIFs?
"Eat the _____ Anna Mae!"
What is cake?
This musical legend, known for his flamboyant personality, passed away earlier this year.
Who is Little Richard?
We say this after a statement has been made that we agree with, and may be accompanied by a sweeping hand motion under the neck. This word has multiple meanings outside of slang and is literally used to end statements.
What is Period?
This color, reflected on the Juneteenth flag and many of the food and drinks served on Juneteenth, represents strength, spirituality, life, and death in many West African cultures.
What is Red?
Mary Van Brittain Brown created this system in 1966 to keep our minds at ease while home alone or even to keep our home safe while we're away.
What is the home security system?
Lots of Black folk eat this combination on New Year's day, to bring in good luck and prosperity.
What is Black eyed peas and cabbage (or greens)?
This theater opened in 1934 in Harlem and became a cultural and musical mecca. It even had its own show, where the talents of many musicians we know and love today were showcased.
What is the Apollo Theater?
A certain language that pretty much all African Americans know how to speak, whether they realize it or not.
What is Ebonics (or AAVE)?
In 1872, a group of former slaves pooled together $800 to purchase 10 acres of land, which they later called Emancipation Park. In this Texas city, it was the only park where African Americans could swim up until the 1950s. This park is still open today and is the center of many Juneteenth celebrations.
What is Houston, Texas?
This delicious snack was actually an accident created by chef George Crum in 1853. It is now bagged and sold in many flavors.
What are potato chips?
This Black Nationalist has a dish served in his honor on Juneteenth. It may be called (insert his name) salad, or Red, Black, and Green salad.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
Name the artist and song:
The first music video by a Black artist to appear on MTV.
What is Billie Jean by Michael Jackson?
This phrase, popular in the 70s, is what you call someone who is unreliable, dishonest, stupid, a chump, or a show off.
What is a jive turkey?
It was in this Texas city where General Gordon Granger announced that the Civil War and slavery were over.
What is Galveston, Texas?
Created by Otis Boykin in 1964, this item can be surgically placed to support and regulate the strongest muscle of the body.
What is a pacemaker?
The name of this spicy Creole dish translates to "mixed up."
What is Jambalya?
This female artist, known to have influenced Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, and Little Richard was known as the "Godmother of Rock and Roll."
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
This term was the name of a sketch comedy show in the 90s that aired on Nickelodeon. We used this phrase to mean "everything and then some" or better than...
What is All That?
Because of segregation and Jim Crow, Juneteenth celebrations dwindled drastically soon after the holiday's creation. It wasn't until this prominent civil rights leader purposely held his Poor People's march on Juneteenth that the holiday came back into the forefront.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
It may be sewn, it may be glued, no matter what it must be laid! We have Christina M. Jenkins to thank for creating this process in 1951.
What is hair weave?
It's debatable whether or not this strange combination of Italian and classic soul food is an actual meal, however it can be seen sold together as an "after service plate" at Black churches across the country. It may also be served together at repasses and other small family gatherings.
What is fried chicken (or fish) and Spaghetti?
This famous R&B singer, who got his start at Motown, led the campaign to have Martin Luther King's birthday designated as a national holiday.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This is something you say when you're annoyed with someone and want them to go away. The term became popular after airing in a very popular 90s movie...
What is Bye Felicia?