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Spared from demolition, 1920s black schoolhouse being saved

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This undated photo shows a one-room schoolhouse built in the 1920s to teach black children on St. Simons Island, Ga. Preservationists saved the Harrington School from scheduled demolition in 2010 and since then have spent about $300,000 to stabilize its deteriorating frame and leaky roof. (Bobby Haven, Associated Press)

By Russ Bynum

Associated Press

Architect of African-American museum raising ALS awareness

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Phil Freelon outside of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. (Provided photo)

From Wire Reports

A post-election healing plan? College class comes up short

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In this Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 photo, Sarita Smith speaks during the "Faith and Politics" class at Emory University in Atlanta. The day after Donald Trump had won the presidency, graduate students talked of being shocked and wounded, fearful and horrified. (Associated Press)

By Matt Sedensky

AP National Writer 

Which athlete made the play of 2016?

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In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates, including Kevin Love, third from left, after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif. James delivered on his personal pledge to bring home a title in June. (Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press, File)

By Tim Reynolds

AP Sports Writer

Eliminate the Middleman

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By Tijuana J. Williams

Daughter: Actress and author Carrie Fisher dies at age 60

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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 file photo, Carrie Fisher presents the life achievement award on stage at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Fisher has reportedly been transported to a hospital after suffering a severe medical emergency on a flight Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision/AP, File)

By Sandy Cohen

Associated Press

Why President Obama will never get the credit he deserves

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By Roger Caldwell

NNPA Newswire Columnist