Tag: HBCU
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BDPA Co-Hosts Cybersecurity and Workforce Strategies Fireside Forum During BEYA40
National BDPA Strengthens Cybersecurity Talent Pipelines and Celebrates a new 40-Year SITES High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Milestone BALTIMORE, MD – This past Saturday, February 14, 2026, National BDPA successfully […]
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From Silence to Signal: BEYA at 40 and the Institutions That Refused to Let a Generation Disappear
By Tyrone “Doc T” Taborn We have been here before. In the 1960s, America was confronted with a devastating truth through the now-famous doll studies conducted by psychologists Kenneth and […]
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Waves of Change (WOC) STEM Competitiveness Conference Reaches a 30-Year Milestone
BALTIMORE, Maryland (bdpatoday®) — In today’s dynamic professional landscape, women leaders continue to navigate the dual challenge of being seen and heard—often in environments where their presence is underrepresented or undervalued. […]
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BDPA’s Northern Virginia Chapter Captures National HSCC Coding and eSports Championships during BDPACON25
ATLANTA, Georgia (bdpatoday®)—National BDPA’s Northern Virginia Chapter (BDPA NoVa) has successfully emerged at the top of the 2025 National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) leader board, achieving 1st place during […]
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A Reception and Golden Night at the Museum for BDPA’s 50th Anniversary
ROSWELL, Georgia (bdpatoday®)—On Friday, August 15, 2025, National BDPA’s Professional and Student Members attending BDPACON25 were treated to a very special Golden Anniversary reception, book signings, and computer museum tour co-hosted […]
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BDPA at 50: Industry Executives and Delegates Assemble to Commemorate the Association’s Golden Anniversary
ATLANTA, Georgia—National BDPA, Inc. (BDPA), founded in 1975 and formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, in collaboration with major tech industry partners, proudly announce the return of this flagship […]
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Dr. Tyrone Taborn to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from BDPA at Golden Anniversary Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (bdpatoday®) — Dr. Tyrone D. Taborn is nominated to receive one of BDPA’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards. BDPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for individuals whose careers and […]
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Alumni, delegates, and technology leaders will reunite to commemorate industry milestones and BDPA’s 50-year legacy during Computer Museum tour
ATLANTA, Georgia (bdpatoday®) — BDPACON25 convenes August 13-16, 2025, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta with special receptions and museum tours for members and industry partners. To commemorate its 50th […]
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At HBCU Connect, Regional BDPA Chapters engage Alumni to fortify Digital Workforce ranks with Industry
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland—Local BDPA™ Chapters across the National Capital Region attended HBCU Connect as BDPACON East ‘25 and regional coding competitions were underway to prepare teams for national competitions during BDPACON […]
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BDPA NoVa Hosts BDPACON East ’25 Coding Regionals
LORTON, Virginia—Local BDPA™ Chapters across the National Capital Region co-hosted BDPACON East ‘25 as HBCU Connect for 2025 adjourns in Washington, D.C. Regional finalists from BDPA’s High School Computer Competition […]