First African American Spelling Bee Champ Breezes To Win
Zaila Avant-garde, 14, from Harvey, La., breezed to the championship on Thursday night. The only previous Black winner was Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica, the only champ from outside the United States.
by The Associated Press
Jul 08, 2021
2 minutes
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress. Now she has become the first African American winner in the 96-year history of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, breezed to the championship on Thursday night. The only previous
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