Juneteenth Trivia
From Galveston’s freedom announcement to red velvet cake, see if your Juneteenth knowledge is worth celebrating.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
At many celebrations, what color is featured in traditional foods and drinks such as velvet cake and strawberry soda?
Red
What do relatives share at gatherings to pass family memories, local customs, and earlier generations’ experiences to younger family members?
Family stories
Juneteenth commemorates enslaved people in Texas learning their status in 1865; what central idea does the holiday celebrate?
Freedom
The star on the Juneteenth flag refers to Texas, where the 1865 freedom announcement was made. What nickname is associated with the state’s flag and history as an independent republic?
Lone Star State
What red, cocoa-flavored dessert is often served at Juneteenth gatherings?
Red velvet cake