Aretha, inspired by Angela Davis and the Soledad Brothers, records her protest album "Young, Gifted and Black" in 1970. Despite Jerry Wexler's uncertainty, the album is a success. Barbara Franklin makes a decision that has a devastating effect on Little Re in 1951.

Cast: Michael Alban, Chandra Lynn Alexander, Jana Allen, Christian Gabriel Anderson, Kenny Banks Jr., Malcolm Barrett, Alex Chansky, Kameron Corvet, Patrice Covington, Colette L. Coward, David Cross, Aubriana Davis, Andrew Eakle, Cynthia Erivo, Shamari Fears