Season 6 Episode 3 Extra

Jon Batiste Discovers His Roots

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In this powerful moment, Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor had to sign his name with “X” when registering to vote. Like most former slaves, Jon Batiste’s great-great-grandfather was illiterate.

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