The ultimate American family on America's Got Talent

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[{"selector":"#anim-8c604b65-bbc3-4f08-aca5-bc02ba96cb39 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":9000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Sharpe Family Singers performed the song "How Far I'll Go" from the Disney film Moana for their AGT audition.

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Why African-Americans should be compensated

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