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Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation that led to Juneteenth?
President Abraham Lincoln.
How many years after the Emancipation Proclamation was General Order No. 3. issued?
Two and a half years later.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment.
What state was Barack Obama senator of before his presidency?
Illinois
Who was the first African American model to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine?
Tyra Banks
In which city and state did Juneteenth originate?
Galveston, Texas.
Which state was the first to make Juneteenth an official state holiday?
Texas, in 1980.
What is the significance of the color red in Juneteenth celebrations?
It represents the bloodshed and resilience of African Americans.
What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir?
Becoming
How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?
5
Which year did Juneteenth originate?
1865.
What is another name for Juneteenth?
Emancipation Day, 2nd Independence Day, Jubilee Day or Freedom Day.
What colors are often associated with Juneteenth celebrations?
Red, white and blue (mirroring the American flag), and sometimes red, black and green (symbolizing the Pan-African flag).
Who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license?
Bessie Coleman
What was Muhammad Ali’s nickname?
The greatest
On what date is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th.
Which U.S. President signed the legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday?
President Joe Biden.
Why are red foods traditional to Juneteenth celebrations?
To symbolize the struggle and resilience of enslaved ancestors
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech?
Washington, D.C
Juneteenth is commemorated in how many states?
45
What does Juneteenth commemorate
The emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in the United States.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday in the United States?
In 2021
What are common traditional foods associated with Juneteenth celebrations?
Barbecue, and red foods and drinks (such as strawberry soda and red velvet cake).
What is the Juneteenth flag designed to represent?
The star represents Texas, the Confederate state where enslaved people were freed, and the bursting new star on the horizon represents a new freedom and a new people
Madam C.J Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?
Hair grower