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A one-room schoolhouse in Parkville that served Black children during segregation has been restored by community members who want to ensure this piece of history isn't forgotten.

Now they are ready for the next steps.

The Banneker School, built in 1885, represents generations of effort to preserve local history.

Community members have been working on renovations for three decades. They faced ongoing challenges to raise the money to restore the school building.

Its a story KSHB 41 has been following for years.

13 years ago, KSHB 41photographer John Batten was at the school site, talking to community members about the changes they hoped to see.

Now, their kids are carrying on the work started by their family members.

I just wanted to carry that on

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