ACHIEVEMENT
The Bond was on full display as Nupes showed support for Brother Harris while celebrating part of the evening on Soledad O’Brien’s rooftop.
three Kappa’s were already repre- sented: internationally renown artists Aaron Douglas (Eta 1921, Chapter Invisible 1979), Alvin Loving (Detroit (MI) 1945, Chapter Invisible 2005), and Sam Gilliam (Alpha Omicron 1963, Chapter Invisible 2022). “This is a lineage,” says Harris. “This moment is not only about personal achievement. It’s also about repre- sentation and legacy. We sometimes forget that creatives can be achievers. Art is work. Serious work.” Brother Harris views his fraternal ties as a living network of support, mentorship, and excellence. “The Bond brings you together, but it cannot keep you together. Real friendships and shared interests keep you connected.” He remains deeply grateful to brothers who uplift his work and advocate for him. “Some brothers in my home chapter may not fully understand what I do, but others always remind them of the magnitude
Harris with is family; Silhouette Ariel Wilson-Harris, daughter Liori, and sons Koda and Grayson.
of this moment.” He always takes pride in high- lighting the creative legacy within Kappa. When he visits campuses and speaks to young artists. He shares the names of Kappa musicians, painters, photographers, and writers whose stories should be known. “We have had artists among us all along. Their
achievements should be celebrated just as much as those in business or law.”
NEW PHOTOGRAPHY 2025: LINES OF BELONGING Running through January 17, 2026, New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging at the MoMA is a ground- breaking group exhibition that
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