First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Takes Trophy After Just 2 Years’ PracticeCharity, Taking an action, Top Stories, Uplifting Stories, Working Together / By Positive Identity At 14, Zaila recently became the first African American—and the first from Louisiana—to take home top honors at the 96th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read the original article here:First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Takes Trophy After Just 2 Years’ PracticeMore StoriesLiked it? Take a second to support {The Positive Identity} on Patreon!