Black Data Processing Associates was founded by Earl A. Pace, Jr. and David Wimberly
in May 1975. BDPA was formed out of a concern shared by both men that minorities
were not adequately represented in the computer industry. The first BDPA chapter was
organized in Philadelphia, PA. The second chapter was organized in Washington, DC
in 1978, and a third was organized in Cleveland, Ohio, after which BDPA became a
national organization. BDPA is a member-focused organization that exists to provide
professional development programs and services to position its members at the
forefront of the information technology industry. Today BDPA strives to bridge the
Digital Divide with its programs and services. Currently there are more than 40
chapters across the United States. Future plans include continued growth both
nationally and internationally.
