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Throughout history, trivia has always been more than a game.

In ancient Greece, scholars tested each other’s wit in symposiums. In 12th-century Baghdad, thinkers debated questions in bustling libraries. Even in medieval Europe, monarchs used riddles and logic games to assess the sharpness of their advisors.

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Should America Pay Reparations?

🎙️ Marquee Event of the Day

U.S. Congress Holds Reparations Hearing – June 19, 2019
On this day, the U.S. Congress held its first hearing in more than a decade on the topic of reparations for slavery. The hearing was scheduled on Juneteenth, a date that marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

Among the high-profile speakers was Danny Glover, whose testimony connected the historical legacy of slavery with modern structural inequalities—from the wealth gap to mass incarceration.

📌 Why This Matters

The idea of reparations is not new. It has surfaced in various forms—from “40 acres and a mule” to modern policy proposals. But what made the 2019 hearing notable was its timing, visibility, and the diversity of voices involved.

Held on Juneteenth, the hearing reminded the public that the fight for equality didn’t end with abolition.

It’s a continuing effort—a question of justice, recognition, and repair.

Whether you agree or not with the concept of reparations, understanding its history is essential to understanding the unfinished story of American democracy.

✊🏽 How Much Do You Know About Reparations and the Legacy of Slavery?

Test your knowledge with today’s Daily Quiz and explore how history continues to shape the present.

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