Zaila Avant-garde has accomplished more in her 14-years than most have in 40.
On Thursday night, Avant-garde became the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s first African-American winner after correctly spelling the word “Murraya.”

Zaila Avant-garde has accomplished more in her 14-years than most have in 40.
On Thursday night, Avant-garde became the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s first African-American winner after correctly spelling the word “Murraya.”