The Black Languages, Arts, & Culture FOUNDATION is based at 8 Pope Rd., Paterson, NJ 07514 and was founded by Dr. Edward L. Powe to foster a greater awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of Black peoples around the world. The flags under Nations Visited represent those countries where Dr. Powe has traveled, studied, worked, or conducted research. Click on the flags for further information. The Foundation has received provisional exemption from Federal income under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code as a publicly supported organization described in section 501 (c) (3) effective January 22, 2002.