Black Woman Wins Benjamin Franklin Lookalike Contest

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A black woman won a contest in Philadelphia Friday where participants tried their best to look like Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.

The contest filled with Franklin doppelgangers took place in the city’s historic downtown district in front of the iconic Liberty Bell monument despite scorching temps over 110 degrees.

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Around 30 costumed Franklins entered the contest of varying races, ages, and genders wearing hand-custom wigs and bald caps, with some donning tricorn hats, spectacles, canes and other garnishments reminiscent of Franklin’s documented attire and era.

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Contestants chanted, “One more Ben, one more Ben,” as more Franklins arrived.

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From the congregation of Franklins emerged the unlikeliest of winners – 25-year-old Kiya Burgess, a black woman enthusiastic about designing her costume.

Reactions on social media ranged from amusement to profound disappointment.


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