Questions and Answers about
Juneteenth
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in CultureWhat does the star in the Juneteenth flag represent?
The star in the middle of the Juneteenth flag represents the ‘”Lone Star State'” of Texas, where freed slaves first celebrated Juneteenth. The outline surrounding the star represents a new beginning for all. The colors on the flag are the same as the U.S. flag to show that former slaves and their descendants are free…
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in CultureWhat is the US state where Juneteenth originated?
Juneteenth originated in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger informed a reluctant community in Galveston, Texas, that President Abraham Lincoln had freed enslaved people in rebel states two and a half years earlier. He pressed locals to comply with the directive. Texas was the last Confederate state to have the emancipation proclamation…
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in CultureWhat is the traditional menu for Juneteenth?
Traditional Juneteenth foods and drinks are red and include the Red Velvet cake, red strawberry soda or lemonade, and red hibiscus-tinged punch._x000D_
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in PoliticsHow many US states recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or ceremonial holiday?
President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday, June 17, 2021, establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, following a bipartisan Congressional bill. Under the new law, the federal holiday is known as Juneteenth National Independence Day in all 50 states. The legislation made Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday._x000D_