How South Asian Americans came to dominate the Spelling Bee


How South Asian Americans came to dominate the Spelling Bee

14-year-old Harini Logan from San Antonio, Texas is embraced by family after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee
14-year-old Harini Logan from San Antonio, Texas is embraced by family after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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  • 10 of the 12 finalists in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee, including winner Harini Logan, are of South Asian descent.
  • Many South Asian…

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