Blacks Gone Geek and the BDPA Chicago Chapter cordially invite you to

“Black History Tech Pioneers” Day

Friday, February 19, 2010

Come celebrate Black History Month by learning about African Americans who are leaders in science and technology.

This Meeting will have a group of founders and participants from BDPA’s Past.  In reference to BHM (Black History Month), We will look back on BDPA’s History.

Our intent is to have past members give stories and examples of what BDPA was created for, the impact that BDPA had on the community, students and professionals. We would like to hear before and after scenarios. What was different then from now? Finally, where do you (panelist) see BDPA headed in the future?

About Black Family Technology Awareness Week

Despite the economic and political gains middle-class blacks are making, poor and low-income black families struggle to access today’s technological opportunities. The “Digital Divide” threatens to perpetuate educational, financial, and social inequality in America.

During Black Family Technology Awareness Week, which is held during Black History Month, black families gather in communities across America to participate in hands-on educational programs and events designed to help black families take advantage of technological opportunities. Lifting everyone into the U.S. mainstream is the vision and the purpose of Black Family Technology Awareness Week.

For more information: www.blackfamilynet.net

About Blacks Gone Geek

Blacks Gone Geek is a social networking initiative dedicated to promoting African Americans in IT. We call this "Keepin' IT Real".

Our Vision
Blacks Gone Geek serves to inspire a new generation of African Americans to consider and select IT careers, as well enthuse interest and promote technology, ultimately increasing African Americans’ participation in IT “from the classroom to the boardroom.”

For more information: blacksgonegeek.org

About BDPA

Black Data processing Associates (BDPA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1975 in Philadelphia, PA. BDPA has grown into a national organization with over 4,000 members and 50 chapters chartered throughout the United States. BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in IT. Organization membership is open to all with expressed interest in the Information Technology industry regardless of race, sex, religious beliefs or national origin.

For more information: www.bdpa.org

About BDPA Chicago Chapter

The Chicago Chapter of the National Black Data Processing Associates was chartered on March 15, 1986 as the 14th Chapter nationwide. The first monthly program meeting was held April 18, 1986. Since that time, the Chicago Chapter has consecutively sponsored a monthly program meeting, designed to assist membership in meeting their professional and personal goals. Since its inception, the Chicago Chapter has continued to deliver programs that are innovative, relevant and informative to its membership.

For more information: www.bdpa-chicago.org

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