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#IntentionallyBlack co-working thinkspace feels deeply affirming @themetaphorclub Just finished reading a wonderful book of octavia-butler-esque short short stories… “How Long Til Black Future Month?” By #blackspeculative writer NK Jemison (at The Metaphor Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfWjlXWreSW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Group art exhibits and arts festival yesterday. (at Arts at Blue Roof) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cebw3lnv9fb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Egungun Ride 30 x 36 inches Mixed media on paper Artwork by Zeal Harris Created in 2022 *Artwork inspired by the theatrical play, BothAnd by Carolyn Ratteray @carolynratteray @bostoncourtpasadena (at Boston Court Pasadena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEPrGJP7nQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shapeshift into the Memory of Laughter 30 x 36 inches Mixed media on paper Artwork by Zeal Harris Available for acquisition Created in 2022 *Artwork inspired by the theatrical play, BothAnd by Carolyn Ratteray @carolynratteray @bostoncourtpasadena (at Boston Court Pasadena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEQPl_Pcr5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Clowning 30 x 36 inches Mixed media on paper Artwork by Zeal Harris Created in 2022 *Artwork inspired by the theatrical play, BothAnd by Carolyn Ratteray @carolynratteray @bostoncourtpasadena (at Boston Court Pasadena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEQAtDPSZd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

At the Korean Cultural Center @kccla in Los Angeles. Art exhibit opening last night. Im in this show with #KoreanArtists and #BlackArtists in Los Angeles that marks 30 years since the #RodneyKingRiots and uprisings. The exhibit is up for one year. Many of my friends in this show too. (at Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccs51-ulhga/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In Brazil! Site of the capital of a very humongous ancient free black state (circa 1600-1700) called #Palmares. Yesterday I visited its capital called Serra de Barriga where there is a memorial park honoring its legacy. It has been a huge dream of mine for many years to come to this place and and honor it. Thank you for guiding me #dandara @visitaquilombopalmaresal #brazil #unaiodospalmares. #ZUMBIDOSPALMARES #afrobrazilian #blackbrazil (at União dos Palmares) https://www.instagram.com/p/CboU2lzsGyQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

I AM IN BRAZIL. Site of the capital of a very humongous ancient free black state (circa 1600-1700) called #Palmares. Yesterday I visited its capital called Serra de Barriga where there is a memorial park honoring its legacy. It has been a huge dream of mine for many years to come to this place and and honor it. The hill behind me was a lookout point to see attackers and slave catchers coming. At the massacre that ended its glory, pAlmares citizens jumped from that hill to their deaths rather than return to enslavement. Thank you for guiding me #dandara @visitaquilombopalmaresal #brazil #unaiodospalmares. #ZUMBIDOSPALMARES #afrobrazilian #blackbrazil Alexandria Harris Scot Brown Thalma de Freitas Ronal Javier Miranda Marquez Ana Laidley Rogeria Eliis Surur Sheikh Omoade Falade Tendai Nyachoto Lisa Diane Wedgeworth Rebecca Renard-Wilson Karen Hampton Mark Steven Greenfield Fran Siegel (at Serra da Barriga: Raiz do Quilombo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CboUFHysDyw/?utm_medium=tumblr

Images of Me and sister Sandra @sandraleedesign and our art and maker workshops yesterday. We met 3 years ago. First time in an art event/show together #craftivism curated by @thescholarlysewist (at San Diego State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CauwGvbpDF4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Photos of #craftivism art event. Me and sister Sandra @sandraleedesign met 3 years ago. First time in an art event/show together. Curated by @thescholarlysewist #art #criticalcraft #consciousart (at San Diego State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CauccklFlEk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today recorded zoom talk with curator Badir McCleary @artabovereality @artshare_la “Products of Empire” group art exhibit. #zealharris #zealharrisartist #zealharrisart #badirmcleary (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsEAiIvQPE/?utm_medium=tumblr

Its #BlackHistoryMonth thanks to #historian Carter G. Woodson. At this moment, I am investigating the history of #BlackComedy. Professional African American comedians come up from a #panafrican double-edged humor that evolved during slavery. While poking fun at the ridiculousness of the worst of American society, wit and humor was our greatest weapon of resistance against the system for our survival. Funny black people surely battled racists and also always had to battle their stiff Black square brethren as well. #blackcomedians #lesliejones #slaveryskit #blacksatire #snlslaveryskit #lesliejonesmemes #selfrighteousness #blackbougeoisie #colorism #colorismmemes #gifted #tricksters #funnydiplomats https://www.instagram.com/p/CZpOkpWpdH4/?utm_medium=tumblr

What im reading for #blackhistorymonth. On the Real side by Mel Watkins. A thorough history #BlackComedy from the #slaveryera to the 1990s when the book was published. Its full of telling rare #history. Its full of black #jokes and #tales. Its full of stuff that makes me feel proud of my people and our #ingeniousness #blackhumor #africanamericancomedy #africanamericanhumor #minstrels #vaudeville #gifted #tricksters #richardpryor #melwatkins #blackscholarsmatter #blackscholars #blackbooks #blackhistorybooks #blackimages https://www.instagram.com/p/CZpRmleJ_61/?utm_medium=tumblr

Took my first traditional Korean painting class today with Angie Moon in #koreatown Los Angeles @uniqartclass Angie sent me away with HOMEWORK 😅😅😅 Check out this set of photos of her, her work, and two of her students working. 💜💜💜 #koreanpainting #koreanartteachers #koreanfolkart (at Koreatown, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7rvI6J_4l/?utm_medium=tumblr

Conversation about #policeviolence and #policecorruption Title: “Igboland to La La Land.” Mixed media drawing on paper. 14 x16 inches overall. Artwork by #zealharris #ibelivinblacklove #blacklivesmatter #endsars @blmla_ @blm_la_ (at The Dons) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4QVcDJ9iL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Title: “Mugwort Tea Spa House.” 10 inches squared. Mixed media on silk. 2022. Art by #zealharris #koreanspa #koreanbathhouse #blackandasian #blasian #blacksandasians #asiansandblacks (at The Dons) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4PCqqJ83y/?utm_medium=tumblr

RIP to Greg Tate. Cultural critic extraordinare on music, art, politics, and history. Photo from party artist Ronda Brown’s house in Baldwin hills about 4 years ago. I made a bunch of new friends at that party that i still have today. Thanks to Judge Renee Raymond for first introducing me to him 25+ years ago. He is one of the most culturally influential intellectuals that I ever met. #gregtate https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMYVrXpo4L/?utm_medium=tumblr