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Tru'ish Black Stories: Akeelah's Spelling Bee Co-Win

Dear Culture
Dear Culture
Episode • Feb 15, 2023 • 19m

Being the national spelling bee champion may not be the dream of every kid growing up in South Los Angeles, but Akeelah was special. Dear Culture speaks to several people, including her rival Kyla Pratt about what Akeelah's accomplishments and spelling bee co-win meant for the culture.

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