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00:08It's time for this week's Black Girl Magic Salute, which goes to 12-year-old Shael Johnson,
00:13who is setting new U.S. records for track stars in her age group.
00:18Shael's father, former NFLer Chad Ochocinco Johnson, recently praised his daughter on
00:23Instagram, writing, quote,
00:24Congrats to baby Shael, 85, on a phenomenal track season, and a special thanks to her coach
00:30for everything.
00:31Now it's back to being a kid again.
00:33Way to go, Shael.
00:34And remember to head to Essence.com slash Black Girl Magic for our original Black Girl Magic
00:39docu-series for even more inspiring stories about young Black girls who are doing great
00:44things.
00:45That's Essence.com slash Black Girl Magic.
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