BDPA™ was founded in 1975 by the late Earl A. Pace, Jr. (above) and the late David Wimberly. Formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, the Association is a global non-profit organization originally established to support African Americans, minorities, and underserved communities across computer science, data science, and emerging technical fields.

bdpatoday® (ISSN 1946-1429) is a serial periodical published monthly and weekly by participating local BDPA Chapters of National BDPA (BDPA™). Launched in 2007, monthly or weekly publications serve as a bridge for underserved communities, technology professionals, and students in STEM, providing vital industry news, educational resources, and career advancement updates. Content and special features include contributions from industry, academia, and government, covering technology upskilling, internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, and major events like the Association’s regional or annual BDPACONs.