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Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As "Property"

Dr. Gate reveals a document in which Jon Batiste's third great-grandfather, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."
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Clip Season 6 Episode 3 Length 01:00 Premiere: 01/07/20

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