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Phil Freelon was the architect for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture as well as the National Center for Civil Rights in Atlanta.
NEWS | LOCAL & NATIONAL

Durham-based architect Phil Freelon spearheads design for Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Phil Freelon is a Durham-based African American architect who was on the team that designed the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Chronicle spoke with Freelon about the new building, his involvement with Duke's recognition of Julian Abele and his thoughts about the future of architecture.  


Stephens Sachs explained that originalists should not support Trump because Trump would not uphold Constitutional values.
NEWS | UNIVERSITY

Law professor Stephen Sachs helps organize 'Originalists against Trump,' criticizes Trump's understanding of the Constitution

Along with several attorneys and law professors nationwide, Duke law professor Stephen Sachs helped author a letter published earlier this month by the "Originalists against Trump," arguing that Republican candidate Donald Trump would not uphold important constitutional values. The Chronicle spoke with Sachs about the meaning of originalism and the future of the Supreme Court post-election. The following conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.