Pure Harlem is propagated to instill and enhance unity, trust and love  among  African Americans, Blacks, Negroes, and peoples of all nations through  social service programs, creativity, culture, education and cooperation to achieve all that America has to offer. Here you can become part of the conversation and "Get it off your chest." 
We are an organization that advocates for  and is committed to improve the conditions of Black people in America in all areas of their lives. It is not a gang or a cult.
We have a long journey ahead of us maybe, longer than the journey that our fore fathers and ancestors have gone through.
 BUT WE MUST STRUGGLE TO ERADICATE THIS SYSTEMATIC RACISM AND MAKE AMERICA KEEP HER PROMISE.



How we came to celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH!



Most of us don't know how we came to celebrate "Black History Week"?

Founder: Carter G. Woodson,
considered the "father of Black History".

The initial concept was a week-long celebration to highlight Black achievements and culture which at this time was pushed "under the rug" even as it is TODAY!

"Black History Week" can be traced back to historian, Carter G. Woodson. on February 7,1926He first proposed a dedicated week to celebrate and educate about Black History.His intentions were to encourage the coordinated teaching of Black History in schools.

Nikki Giovanni University Distinguished Professor, English.

Nikki Giovanni,
iconic poet and activist, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, is remembered as a dedicated voice of the Black Arts Movement and more!

Podcast at Pure Harlem

YES
Pod.pureharlem.org
in in the works!
Stay tuned in.....

KWANZAA 2025

Historically KWANZAA, (pronounced "kwahn-zuh),was created as a way of uniting and empowering the African-African community in the aftermath of the deadly Watts riots. It is a Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanzaa,” which means “first fruits.” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Now it is an annual celebration of life in African-American Culture. It is traditionally celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in the United States in 1966. A traditional ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. Kwanzaa has become more commercialized while observance of the holiday has waned. “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, even though it is often thought of as an alternative to Christmas; many people in America actually celebrate both.

Quote:      Booker Taliafero Washington


In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers

yet one, as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress

Booker T Washington

STOP being a SUCKER !

STOP being a SUCKER ! YES YOU
yes, you! ARE A sucker.YOU WERE BROUGHT (bring) HERE
TO BE A sucker.
YOUR OPPRESSORS NEVER HAD GOOD intentions for you.
They acted like you owed them something
YOU were
groomed to BE A SUCKER.
Of course as time moved on you got dragged in deeper. As you built this country for them, to be able to progress, they constantly put obstacles in your path to keep YOU from progressing.
In 1832 they launched
this plot which
...

MOTOWN Dance Party 2

MOTOWN

Dance Party 2
December 8th 2024
6pm-10pm

@
The Penthouse
67 West 46th Street
~!~ DJ Jenny Sowden ~!~
Tickets Online Eventbrite: Motown Dance PARTY
$25.00 Early Bird til October 21st or $30. at door.


WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE BLACK MAN IN AMERICA?


The following is a speech by
Henry Berry, Esq.
delivered to the
Virginia House of Representatives (slaveowners)
on January 20, 1832.
“Sir, we have as far as possible closed every avenue by which *LIGHT may enter the slavesmind; if we could extinguish their capacity to see the, *LIGHT, they would be on the level of the beasts of the fields, and our work would be completed, and we would be safe” THANKS to the BROTHER THAT ALLOWED & ENLIGHTENED ME TO SEE THIS!!*

BLACK BOOKS INK is NOW ready to serve

BLACK BOOKS INK.com
It is now open online with the most powerful line of BLACK HISTORY written by the Black people that lived it.
The site is open to all Authors, Publishers that wrote about their life experiences being Black in America.

All Authors, Publishers must fill out a questionnaire at http://books.blackbooksink.com

BLACK BOOKS INK is NOW ready to serve

BLACK BOOKS INK.com
It is now open online with the most powerful line of BLACK HISTORY written by the Black people that lived it.
The site is open to all Authors and Publishers that wrote about their life experiences of being Black in America.
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READ
BANNED BOOKS
The Real reason for reading BANNED BOOKS is to discover
WHAT THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW!
Like Columbus , "discovered America" when History shows that others were here before him. THEY don't want you to know that they must change the meaning of "discover."

As it pertains to "us", Native Blacks, most BLACK AUTHORS ( and maybe others),
Write about life experiences and their lives right now.
Since the explosion of the Rodney King VIDEO and the "world wide web" things are not ...

Rest in Peace Jame Earl Jones

Rest in Peace
Jame Earl Jones

REST IN PEACE FRANKIE BEVERLY

REST IN PEACE
FRANKIE BEVERLY

Your Music will keep YOU in our hearts

The Money


every since . There had to be a level of trade between individuals.]In earlier times , there were those who were farmers, ranchers, hunters etc: One had the meat and the other had the grain.This method of trade was cumbersome and an inconvenience for both parties involved. I think this is the foundation of the HAVE's and the HAVE NOT's, in today's modern "societies".


Both had to be mutually agreeable on how the trade would balance out so each of them were satisfied with the deal. In contemplation, a better method was devised. Today this method is called MONEY,(currency).MONEY as it appears` today is very complicated. It has been manipulatedthrough history and is the most powerful entity on earth. Money is so powerful that people tend to make it their god. They will do ANYTHING ...

Marvin Gaye , What's Going on!

Thanks, Brother for telling us"What's Going On"
YOU know what?

50 +4 YEARS LATER

IT IS STILL GOING ON

Cultrure SHocK

Culture Shock! 9/01/2024THIS Post is an ongoing essay pertaining to the lives we live. BE SURE TO RETURN so that you can stay caught up.
ONLY, if-f-f- you were born yesterday, you would be ignorant of the fact that" the world and it's environment is everchanging." Now you see it, now you don't

EVERYTHING DOES NOT CHANGE!
Methods and Systems that "work?" are upgraded, disguised and
used to deceive, and to take advantage of those who do not know.

For Us it began early in our existence during early times.
About 1200 BC due to the greed of "the powers that were" wanted
all the money, the land, ...

2024 Marcus Garvey Day,

Parade & Celebration

Saturday, August, 17, 2024

Assemble at 5:00 P M
Parade at 6:00 P M

at Marcus Garvey Park
124th Street, Harlem, N. Y.


Celebration at Alhambra Ballroom
2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd @126th St. (7TH Ave.)

MARVIN GAYE 50 Years Later !


Thanks, Brother for telling us"What's Going On"
YOU know what?50 YEARS LATERIT IS STILL GOING ON

How urban planning and housing policy helped create 'food apartheid' in US cities — The Conversation

Sisters and Brothers in the STRUGGLE.I. I found an article that you SHOULD READ.
: "How urban planning and housing policy helped create 'food apartheid' in US cities" —
FOLLOW THIS LINK! Go NOW!
https://theconversation.com/how-urban-planning-and-housing-policy-helped-create-food-apartheid-in-us-cities-154433
If this link is not clickable, copy and paste it into your browser.GO! NOW before the page is removed

Hank AAron




REST IN PEACE

MARTIN LUTHER KING**HAPPY BIRTHDAY !


• Racism is a contempt for life, an arrogant assertion that one race is the center of value and object of devotion, before which other races must kneel in submission.
• Freedom is NEVER voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed !
• Injustice anywhere is a threat to injustice everywhere.
• The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind.
• A man who won't die for something is not fit to live.
• A man can't ride your back unless it's bent
• A ...

H A P P Y  NEW YEAR 2021 !

H A P P Y NEW YEAR 2021 !
"YOUR life will not change when you know what to do...YOUR life will change when you DO what you know."Even though the oppression. suppression, depression has not subsided, you can still advance your condition. You can reflect back on 2020 and previous years to envision what you
should have done and makeup your mind to get it done now.

You cannot blame anyone but yourself.

Kwanzaa Principles, it's History and Kwanzaa Celebrations

Historically KWANZAA, (pronounced "kwahn-zuh),was created as a way of uniting and empowering the African-African community in theaftermath of the deadly Watts riots. It is a Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanzaa,”which means “first fruits.” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Now it is an annual celebration of life in African-American Culture. It is traditionally celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Culminating in gift-giving and a feast offaith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It was created by Maulana Karenga and firstcelebrated in the United States in 1966. A traditional ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. Kwanzaa has become more commercializedwhile observance of the holiday has waned. “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday,even though it is often thought of as an alternative to Christmas; many peoplein America actually celebrate both.

Kwanzaa is not over because the principles are a relevant way of life for us and should bepracticed daily on ...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic is not over


The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic IS NOT over yet !
Even though a "cure" has been made it will not really be effective until the majority of the population has taken it. Now the virus has changed it's charcteristics to excelit's detriment and effectiveness to destroy society. Presently science is testing this new strain to see if the present vaccine in use can stop the new strain of the covid virus.In the meantime you should continue to WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY and CONGREGATE IN ...

Have Yourself a Merry Christmas !!!

Have Yourself a Merry Christmas !!!


Although 2020 was a year that few of us want to remember, it will be a year that most of us will never forget !

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.

If you are reading this it means that you are not among the MILLIONS that did not survive the corona virus pandemic. Remember that you do have LIFE, if you have nothing else. Do the best with what you have to work with.The New Year is coming and it gives you an opportunity to make corrections of the mistakes and shortcomings of 2020.

The Negro League's 100 Year Wait...

The Negro League's 100 Year Wait

FINALLY!, after 100 YEARS, the Negro League Baseball
stats will be included
in Major League baseball stats.

The Negro League was formed as a result to remedy the discriminatory practices of baseball at the time.
HOORAY !


Charlie Pride

Charlie Pride
Rest in Peace !
Thanks for your contributions


David N. Dinkins :Thank you for your service !



Rest In Peace1927- 2020
David N. Dinkins :Thank you for your service !

Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ! We Did It !

Biden....Why Vote for Joe Biden ?
Even if Joe Biden is like most politicians that forget what he promised to deliver,Vote for Joe Biden ?Even though Joe Biden picked a woman to help secure the female voters,Vote for Joe Biden ?Even though Joe Biden picked a Black running mate to help secure the Black voters,Vote for Joe Biden ?Even if YOU don't like his hair style or anything else about the man,Vote for Joe Biden ?He can be no worse than any candidate you have voted for before,Vote for Joe Biden ?You should be able to see what state America is in and I KNOWthat you don't want four (4) more years of deceit, skullduggery, racism, prejudiceVote for Joe Biden ? Because he is the only one that can improve your condition that you are experiencing now !Vote for Joe Biden ?AND BE SURE TO REMEMBER IF YOU DON'T VOTE AT ALL IT IS A VOTE FOR JOE BIDEN'S OPPONENT (WHICH ...

The Pro Publica Free Tax Guide by KristenDoerer and Justin Elliott


08/02/20

THE PROPUBLICA FREE TAX GUIDE by Kristen Doerer and Justin Elliott Jan. 10,



“: “This story was originally published by ProPublica
https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-file-state-federal-taxes-free-2020

How to File Your State and Federal Taxes for Free in 2020TurboTax and other tax prep services advertised themselves as “free,” but we found several ways that they tricked people into paying. Here's our guide to preparing and filing your taxes without falling into a trap.Most Americans are eligible for free tax preparation services, but the truly free options can be hard to find. If you’re not careful, you could end up using a service that says it’s free but demands payment after you’ve spent time entering your information.
How do you file online for free?If you make less than $69,000 a year, you can find free tax filing options at the IRS Free File webpage.There are options from TurboTax, ...

Biden....Why Vote for Joe Biden ?



Even if Joe Biden is like most politicians that forget what he promised to deliver
,
Vote for Joe Biden ?Even though Joe Biden picked a woman to help secure the female voters,

Vote for Joe Biden ?Even though Joe Biden picked a Black running mate to help secure the Black voters,

Vote for Joe Biden ?Even if YOU don't like his hair style or anything else about the man,

Vote for Joe Biden ?He can be no worse than any candidate you have voted for before
,
Vote for Joe Biden ?

You should be able to see what state America ius in and I KNOWthat you don't want four (4) more years of deceit, skullduggery, racism, prejudice

Vote for Joe Biden ? Because he is the only one that can improve your condition that you are experiencing now !
Vote for Joe Biden ?
AND BE SURE TO REMEMBER IF YOU DON'T VOTE AT ALL IT IS A VOTE FOR JOE BIDEN'S OPPONENT (WHICH HE HAS ONLY ONE) everyone ...

Happy Birthday Brother Barack !




HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER BARACK !

THE PROPUBLICA FREE TAX GUIDE  by Kristen Doerer and Justin Elliott Jan. 10,


“: “This story was originally published by ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-file-state-federal-taxes-free-2020
How to File Your State and Federal Taxes for Free in 2020TurboTax and other tax prep services advertised themselves as “free,” but we found several ways that they tricked people into paying. Here's our guide to preparing and filing your taxes without falling into a trap.Most Americans are eligible for free tax preparation services, but the truly free options can be hard to find. If you’re not careful, you could end up using a service that says it’s free but demands payment after you’ve spent time entering your information.
How do you file online for free?If you make less than $69,000 a year, you can find free tax filing options at the IRS Free File webpage.There are options from TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and others. Each site has its own eligibility requirements, so be sure to find one that will be free for you.
It can take a bit of ...

REST IN PEACE CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS

REST IN PEACE!Congressman John Lewis

He has been a pure supporter of EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL AMERICANS since the age of 15 years old.
Now he has gone, ( I hope to a better place) and WE MUST ALL STEP UP to fill the void that he fought for,
that has not been achieved yet and is still getting strong opposition here in these United States.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED when people wake up and realize the hole that was left open.
"WE MUST ALL STEP UP"

Black Lives Matter


Due to the Black Lives Matter Marches and demands for the rights of Blacks is in the forefront again. Systematic racism and Systematic discrimination is engrained so deep in American society that it will be many years before Blacks will be relieved of it's clutches.

Even though nation-wide police reform is a great start__ it is only a beginning. When the police were instituted in American society their purpose was to keep the freed Black slaves in line which I think they are still doing today.
Racism and discrimination is D-E-E-P in the minds of non Blacks and is reinforced on a daily basis through television, radio, pictures ,movies etc: It is embedded into institutions and systems in America's society.Pure Harlem is propagated to instill and enhance unity, trust and love and among African Americans, Blacks, and Negroes, and peoples of all nations through creativity, culture, education and ...

The 1st Chapter


The 1st Chapter...
"Whoever amongst you notices something evil, should correct it with his own hands, and if he is unable to do so, he should prohibit the same with his tongue; if he is unable even to do this, he should least consider it as bad in his heart; this is the lowest degree of faith."