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VIDEO: 14-year-old makes history at 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee
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14-year-old makes history at 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Zaila Avant-garde, 14, won the final round of the prestigious Spelling Bee, making history as the first African American champion in its 96-year history.

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