Stephen Colbert and Jon Batiste examine John Lewis' legacy: "He's inviting us to our greatness"
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John Lewis died at the age of 80 last week, depriving America of a civil rights hero (and plain hero) just when it needs such inspirational figures most. But The Late Show’s host Stephen Colbert and very socially distanced bandleader Jon Batiste (back home in New Orleans) spent a thoughtful and heartfelt nine minutes…