BDPA, formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, was founded in 1975 to promote professional growth and technical development in underserved communities for those in or entering information, communications, or technology (ICT) oriented fields of interest and related industries.

bdpatoday (ISSN 1946-1429) is a monthly periodical published by participating local BDPA Chapters of National BDPA (NBDPA) within their respective media markets by local chapter Communications Committees. bdpatoday is mailed to BDPA members, BDPA corporate sponsors and electronically delivered to BDPA Chapters and Chapter Interest Groups (CIGs) via email or social media as a benefit of membership. Popular Technology TV (PTTV) is a new CS-STEM oriented television program produced by bdpatoday.