A Philadelphia woman took top honors at one of the city’s most unusual Independence Day traditions, winning the annual “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” look-alike contest despite bearing little physical resemblance to the Founding Father. Benjamin Franklin was a white man. A Philadelphia icon. Printer, inventor of the lightning rod and bifocals, kite-flying scientist, diplomat, and one of the greatest Founding Fathers who helped create this Republic. His image is on the $100 bill for a reason. 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. The crowd clapped her to victory. She took…
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