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ALS-stricken Architect shapes nation’s view of African American history

DURHAM, N.C. — The National Museum of African American History and Culture was a long time coming, but for architect Phil Freelon it was right on time. “It seems like I was preparing for that my whole life,” Freelon said in an interview at his office in Durham. “It came along at a time when [...]

By MARTHA WAGGONER - Associated Press|2017-04-24T09:53:48-04:00Thursday, February 16, 2017|

Technology gives unique voices to those who are unable to speak

SPRINGFIELD, N.H. (AP) — Jessie Levine smiles and shakes her head when she hears the outgoing voicemail message on her iPhone. “I sound young! And fast!” she marvels. “That person never, ever expected to talk like this.” The message was recorded before Levine was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, in early 2015, and [...]

By HOLLY RAMER - Associated Press|2017-04-24T10:11:19-04:00Tuesday, July 19, 2016|