Monday, July 6, 2026

Black Woman Wins Benjamin Franklin Look-Alike Contest In Philadelphia

Kiya Burgess, 25, a local seamstress, won the “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” contest Friday night on Independence Mall right by the Liberty Bell. She beat more than 30 other contestants with her handmade costume, powdered wig, and prop kite.


As you might suspect, Kiya Burgess does not look even remotely like Benjamin Franklin — unlike the guy on the right:



https://x.com/TheOnlyDSC/status/2073474971309891821

1 comment:

Black Woman Wins Benjamin Franklin Look-Alike Contest In Philadelphia

Kiya Burgess, 25, a local seamstress, won the “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” contest Friday night on Independence Mall right by the Liber...