Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Black Data Processing Associates
     
         (BDPA) A non-profit professional association, founded
        in 1975 to promote positive influence in the {information
        technology} (IT) industry and how it affects African
        Americans.  The BDPA facilitates African American professional
        participation in local and national activities keeping up with
        developing IT trends.
     
        BDPA offers a forum for exchanging information and ideas about
        the computer industry.  It provides numerous networking
        opportunities through monthly program meetings, seminars, and
        workshops and the annual national conference.  Membership is
        open to anyone interested in IT.
     
        The Foundation provides scholarships to students who compete
        in an annual {Visual Basic} competition.
     
        {Home (http://www.bdpa.org/conf96)}.
     
        E-mail: .
     
        Telephone: Ms. Pat Drumming, +1 (800) 727-BDPA.
     
        (1996-04-07)