Bdpatoday Publications

01/04/2025

2024 In Review •

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Register today for BDPACON '25, a once-in-a-lifetime Golden Anniversary tech industry event! → https://bdpa.org

50 years later, 2024 in Review.This short "sizzle-reel" is a vignette presenting some of last year's highlights with Industry, Government Agencies, and Acad...

01/03/2025

*** WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BDPA MIDWEST AND NORTHEAST REGIONS ***

Winter Storm Blair to bring widespread ice and snow to Central and Eastern US—follow local weather and news for the latest alerts . . .

Snowfall from an upcoming winter storm this weekend will be very significant, possibly 12″to 18″ over large areas from Kansas City (BDPA-KC) to Washington, D.C. (BDPA-DC). Freezing rain and sleet to the south of the colder air also will have an impact.

• Storm will sweep through central and eastern U.S. this weekend into Monday
• Snow and ice will hamper travel in the Plains and Midwest this weekend
• Sunday night into Monday, wintry mix or heavy snow spreads into our mid-Atlantic region.

Stay connected with your BDPA membership (bdpa.org).
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Sources: NOAA, Weather Channel, and weathermodels.com
Date: 02 JAN 25
Time: 05Z07 (12:07 AM EST)
Data: NOAA GFS

01/01/2025

12/31/2024

Quantum Computing and Related Technologies Head to Chicago

Last week IBM Quantum shared plans for the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in Chicago, the next milestone in our ongoing collaboration with the State of… | 90 comments on LinkedIn

12/31/2024

The BDPA Legacy™ S1.E3 • Kenneth L. Wilson

Our latest interview features Kenneth L. Wilson of BDPA Cleveland. In Episode 3, we learn how entrepreneurs helped fuel BDPA’s growth from three to nearly 50 local BDPA Chapters nationwide.

Kenneth is the Co-Author of “The BDPA Story” and founder of Wilco Information Management, Inc.—a company which he grew to a $10 million information technology firm.

Discover more . . .

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwwkfkXZ4yRoOVlS15L06IM1css8u0AZ2

12/29/2024

BREAKING: Former President Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is dead at 100

Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), was the thirty-ninth president of the United States. He was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Earl Carter, Sr., was a farmer and businessman; his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, was a registered nurse.

President Carter was educated in the public school of Plains, attended Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and received a B.S. degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1946.

In the U.S. Navy he became a submariner, serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets and rising to the rank of lieutenant. Chosen by Admiral Hyman Rickover for the nuclear submarine program, he was assigned to Schenectady, New York, where he took graduate work at Union College in reactor technology and nuclear physics, and served as senior officer of the pre-commissioning crew of the Seawolf, the second nuclear submarine.

— Source: The Carter Presidential Center

12/24/2024

Season's Greetings from all of us at BDPA™ and bdpatoday®!

While members reflect on BDPA's epic achievements to close out our 50 transformative years, we remain deeply grateful to local BDPA Chapters and mission partners leveraging historic accomplishments in 2024 and beyond. Thank you!

Wishing everyone joyous Holidays with very memorable Golden Anniversary events in 2025!

12/23/2024

The BDPA Story • The BDPA Legacy™ | The Interview: Earl A. Pace, Jr. (1942-2022)

• BDPA™ was established nearly five decades ago in Philadelphia, PA as Black Data Processing Associates. Watch Earl Pace's legendary "BDPA Story" as the Association's co-founder, first national president, and CompTIA's IT Hall of Fame Inductee during an inaugural episode for Popular Technology TV™ → https://lnkd.in/eK66WVhN

• Celebrate BDPA's Golden Anniversary in 2025 with our Tech Industries, SITES alumni, and HBCU alumni! This 50-year reunion will sell out early. Pre-register today with early-bird rates → https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

The late Earl A. Pace, Jr. and the late David Wimberley co-founded Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) in 1975. BDPA was established to bring underserved communities and underrepresented minorities together with emerging technology industries. Today, 50 years later, the Association continues to promote awareness of technical career opportunities to those who work in data science, information technology, and computer science fields. For purposes of professional growth, business development, academic enrichment, and community engagement with BDPA (bdpa.org), discover more . . .
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12/23/2024

The BDPA Legacy™ • A docuseries commemorating 50 years of digital workforce transformation, innovation, and community engagements with BDPA™.

The BDPA Story • The BDPA Legacy™ | A Norman Mays Interview

• The global expansion of BDPA. Watch Norman's legendary "BDPA Story" → https://lnkd.in/dkcnq-65

• Celebrate BDPA's Golden Anniversary in 2025 with Tech Industry, SITES, and HBCU alumni reunions! Pre-register now with early-bird rates → https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

Norman Mays founded National BDPA's Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, OH Chapters in the late 1970's. He retired from the United States Army as an Intelligence Officer at Ft. Meade, Maryland in 1979. During his tour, he delivered and attended Computer Security presentations with Industry and BDPA in Philadelphia and Washington.

During the 1970's, U.S. Banks began transitioning from paper checks to automated clearing house (ACH) payments. Legacy BDPA Members, small business owners, and BDPA Chapters worked closely with federal agencies, federal reserve banks, the banking industry, the computer industry, and regional bell operating companies.

Watch the new docuseries to discover more . . .

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12/23/2024

The BDPA Legacy™ • A docuseries commemorating 50 years of digital workforce transformation, innovation, and community engagements with BDPA™.

The BDPA Story • The BDPA Legacy™ | An interview with Dr. Jesse L. Bemley

• The global expansion of BDPA's advanced computing programs for youth! Watch Dr. Bemley's legendary "BDPA Story" → https://lnkd.in/eF4kqe_e

• Celebrate BDPA's Golden Anniversary in 2025 with Tech Industry, SITES, and HBCU alumni reunions! Pre-register now with early-bird rates → https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

Dr. Jesse L. Bemley founded Joint Educational Facilities (JEF) in 1980. In 1986, he launched BDPA's acclaimed High School Computer Competition (HSCC), a coding, presentation, and tech trivia competition, for aspiring junior developers (Jr. Devs).

In 2003, Dr. Bemley launched BDPA's I.T. Showcase, a research and development (R&D) white paper and poster presentation competition, for high school, college, and graduate students.

Discover more . . .
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12/23/2024

The BDPA Story • The BDPA Legacy™ | An interview with Dr. Jesse L. Bemley

• The global expansion of BDPA's advanced computing programs for youth! Watch Dr. Bemley's legendary "BDPA Story" → https://lnkd.in/eF4kqe_e

• Celebrate BDPA's Golden Anniversary in 2025 with Tech Industry, SITES, and HBCU alumni reunions! Pre-register now with early-bird rates → https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

Dr. Jesse L. Bemley founded Joint Educational Facilities (JEF) in 1980. In 1986, he launched BDPA's acclaimed High School Computer Competition (HSCC), a coding, presentation, and tech trivia competition, for aspiring junior developers (Jr. Devs).

In 2003, Dr. Bemley launched BDPA's I.T. Showcase, a research and development (R&D) white paper and poster presentation competition, for high school, college, and graduate students.

Discover more . . .
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12/23/2024

The BDPA Story • The BDPA Legacy™ | A Norman Mays Interview

• The global expansion of BDPA. Watch Norman's legendary "BDPA Story" → https://lnkd.in/dkcnq-65

• Celebrate BDPA's Golden Anniversary in 2025 with Tech Industry, SITES, and HBCU alumni reunions! Pre-register now with early-bird rates → https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

Norman Mays founded National BDPA's Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, OH Chapters in the late 1970's. He retired from the United States Army as an Intelligence Officer at Ft. Meade, Maryland in 1979. During his tour, he delivered and attended Computer Security presentations with Industry and BDPA in Philadelphia and Washington.

During the 1970's, U.S. Banks began transitioning from paper checks to automated clearing house (ACH) payments. Legacy BDPA Members, small business owners, and BDPA Chapters worked closely with federal agencies, federal reserve banks, the banking industry, the computer industry, and regional bell operating companies.

Watch the new docuseries to discover more . . .

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12/22/2024

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's new film by , "The ," tells the story of the U.S. Army's first all-Black female unit deployed overseas during . The Central Postal Directory Battalion, stationed in Europe, was responsible for sorting and routing 17 million pieces of mail. The film debuted on Dec. 20. https://afro.com/6888th-battalion-netflix-movie/

12/21/2024

A grassroots computer and data science association reaches a 50-year milestone!

BDPA™ was founded in 1975 as "Black Data Processing Associates". For special events near you in 2025, join or launch a local BDPA Chapter, today. Renew. Upgrade. Update BDPA membership profiles and sponsorships by visiting BDPA.org.

• registration is complimentary for BDPA Life Members. The "Reunion". The "Conference". "Awards Receptions & Gala"
→ https://lnkd.in/e4RXejdq

• Early-bird pre-registrations are available for BDPA Members, BDPA Students, Industry, and the general public
→ https://lnkd.in/ddWRXSKB

• Special Golden Anniversary reference sites and landing pages:

The BDPA Legacy™ docuseries — trailers and new episodes
→ https://lnkd.in/dkcnq-65

— BDPA Chapter events and Industry News
→ https://lnkd.in/edfBwDjH

Archives — what was your very first computer or tech event?
→ https://lnkd.in/dC2FuEz

— what is your favorite transformative tech story with Industry or BDPA? Share more . . .
→ https://lnkd.in/eTENXUaD

— February 2024 edition featuring new unsung heroes
→ https://lnkd.in/ex_u_pGQ

— March 2024 edition featuring more playmakers from Industry
→ https://lnkd.in/eM8aP9GF

Popular Technology TV™ — PTTV programming and vignettes. Do you have a podcast to share?
→ https://lnkd.in/dFUDZ92

12/20/2024

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