Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn about **Opal Lee** in this engaging episode, *Juneteenth Explained for Kids | The Life of Opal Lee*. This video answers the question what is Juneteenth and explains why June 19 is an important day in American history. Students will explore juneteenth, African American history, and civil rights history through a kid-friendly story designed for upper elementary learners.

Perfect for History for Kids, American History for Kids, and United States History for Kids, this episode supports Black History for Kids and African American History for Kids learning. Teachers and families can use it as part of Black History Lessons for Elementary Students, Black History Month Lessons for Kids, and Black History Lesson Plans for 4th and 5th Grade.

Great for classrooms and home learning, this is one of our Black History Videos for Kids highlighting Famous Black Americans for Kids and American History for Kids Black History.

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