The BLAC Foundation

The BLAC Foundation was founded by Dr. Edward L. Powe to foster a greater awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of Black peoples globally.

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Join us in August for a FACA workshop with Prof. Lacouir Yancey as a part of Jarumi Fest!

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BLAC Foundation board member, Dr. Kamau Rashid, recently hosted a workshop featuring martial arts from the African Diaspora in Chicago.

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We invite you to listen to the latest episode of the BLAC Foundation podcast, featuring Mfundishi Mrithi Khalil Maasi as we discuss his and his father's efforts to promote spiritual development and social transformation.

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Check out the various electronic publications by BLAC Foundation founder, Dr. Edward Powe: https://t.co/5vfXa2Udaw

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Capoeira transforms lives in Nairobi’s Kibera
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Here is the final reflection from BLAC Foundation Board Member, Dr. Kamau Rashid on his recent trip to Salvador, Bahia. Here he discusses his lesson with Mestre Boca Rica and visit to the Espaço Cultural da Barroquinha and their exhibit on the orixás.

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BLACK Foundation board member Dr. Kamau Rashid continues his reflections on his trip to Bahia, including his visit to the famed Forte da Capoeira, his time with Mestre Boca Rica, and visit to the Fundação Mestre Bimba.

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Recently, BLAC Foundation board member Dr. Kamau Rashid traveled to Brazil. Here he discusses his visit to Dique do Tororó, Museu Afro-Brasileiro-UFBA, and ACANNE.

Reflexões de Salvador: Monday, August 11
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BLAC Foundation board member Dr. Kamau Rashid shares his third reflection from his trip to Brazil.
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BLAC Foundation board member Dr. Kamau Rashid shares his second reflection from his trip to Brazil.

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Recently, BLAC Foundation board member Dr. Kamau Rashid traveled to Brazil. Here he shares the first part of his reflections from that trip.

Reflexões de Salvador: Friday, August 8, 2025
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Dr. Edward Powe discusses the African origins of Capoeira
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Today we share with you an Afro-Colombian Day dance:
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Our board member, Dr. Kamau Rashid, was recently in attendance at an event commemorating 100 years of Malcolm X and his impact on the Afro-Columbian struggle.

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Our board member, Dr. Kamau Rashid, has recently returned from Brazil and the 61st anniversary celebration of Mestre Touro's group Corda Bamba. Over the next several weeks we'll share images and videos form this momentous occasion.

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Join Mestre Touro as he celebrates 61 years of his Capoeira group, Corda Bamba.

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Meenakshi Amma is 83 years old, but her nimble-footed Kalaripayattu moves can mesmerise anybody watching her. This grandmother of eight is an accomplished ‘gurakkal’ or teacher of what is considered India's oldest martial art.

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Who Are The Tamil People?
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Polyculturalism-a conceptualization of culture that, rather than examine cultures as discrete social historical phenomena, instead focuses on the extent of their imbrication, that is the varying ways in which people's cultures and histories are inextricable and interwoven.

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On this last day in Black history, we highlight the legacy of African Diasporan martial arts with Dr. Kamau Rashid
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