Spelling bee champ and basketball prodigy: Who is Zaila Avant-garde?

Baton Rouge Parents Magazine At only 14 years old, Zaila Avant-garde made history at the Scripps National Spelling Bee being the first African American and second Black champion to win in the contest’s 96 year history. From the attention of the win, Zaila’s prodigious basketball skills were highlighted all over social media. “Basketball, I'm not … Continue reading Spelling bee champ and basketball prodigy: Who is Zaila Avant-garde?