In the next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with architect and educator Phillip Smith. Smith delves into the African legacies of American Classicism and its enduring impact on the development of the American South. Acknowledging the troubling history of Antebellum Southern architecture, Smith’s research illuminates a more nuanced reality, emphasizing the profound contributions of enslaved Africans and later Black architects in shaping the design, building and interpretation of traditional American buildings and cities. Do not miss what is sure to be an illuminating conversation. Tune in Friday, March 29th at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST on the Voice American Variety Channel; and listen to all previous episodes on your favorite podcast platforms.