The Scripps National Spelling Bee has a new champ: Zaila Avant-garde of Louisiana.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The 14-year-old prevailed with the word "Murraya,” becoming the first African-American to win the title in the competition's 93-year history. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔗 Read more about Zaila through the link in our bio.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #spellingbee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠