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Zaila Avant-garde: The First African-American Winner Of The Scripps Spelling Bee, And Basketball Prodigy

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by Ayanna Nicole

July 9, 2021

In the following videos, watch 14-year-old Zaira Avant-garde’s extraordinary gifts in action––both on the court and on the stage....

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The 1619 Project details the legacy of slavery in America

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by Ayanna Nicole

August 22, 2019

Above, watch an insightful conversation between Nikole Hannah-Jones, 1619 Project lead and PBS Newshour’s Hari...