Understanding Juneteenth and Freedom

The video is a read-aloud of 'Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free' by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo. It tells the story of Opal Lee, a key figure in the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday. The narrative covers the history of Juneteenth, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the delayed freedom of enslaved people in Texas. Opal Lee shares her personal experiences and memories, highlighting the struggles and celebrations associated with Juneteenth. The video concludes with a reflection on the importance of freedom and the bright future of the next generation.

What event is being celebrated in the introduction of the read-aloud?

• Christmas

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Juneteenth

Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

Why was freedom delayed in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Texas was too far from Washington, D.C.

• The news was not delivered promptly

• White masters ignored the proclamation

• The Civil War continued in Texas

Who announced the freedom of slaves in Texas?

• General Gordon Granger

• General William T. Sherman

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

What activities were part of the Juneteenth celebration?

• Pumpkin carving and hayrides

• Fireworks and parades

• Skiing and snowboarding

• Barbecue and tambourine playing

During Opal Lee's childhood, what was the only day black families could visit the zoo?

• New Year's Day

• Easter

• Christmas

• Juneteenth

What happened to Opal Lee's family home on Juneteenth in 1939?

• It was renovated and expanded

• It was sold to a new family

• It was destroyed by a fire

• It was celebrated with a big party

What lesson did Opal Lee learn from the events of Juneteenth 1939?

• Freedom is easily achieved

• Struggle makes freedom valuable

• Freedom is only for some people

• Freedom is not worth fighting for

What does Opal Lee emphasize about freedom in her reflection?

• Freedom is irrelevant today

• Freedom is a continuous struggle

• Freedom is a temporary state

• Freedom is only for the privileged

What does Opal Lee hope to achieve by teaching about Juneteenth?

• To preserve history

• To discourage activism

• To entertain children

• To promote segregation