He teaches African American Art History and Yoruba Art and Culture. Prof. Harris is among the few African American scholars to hold terminal degrees in studio art, African American Studies, and in art history. Dr. Harris was named to the list of curators and scholars, “25 Who Made a Difference,” in the fall 2001 issue of International Review of African American Art. The list includes David Driskell, James Porter, Samella Lewis, Richard Powell, and Jeff Donaldson, among others.