This is the Feb 2011 issue of Humanware. Humanware is the longest running publication in the history of BDPA ... it is a newsletter published by BDPA New York chapter.

1. Volume 29, Issue 1
Black History
Month
Special Edition
Inside this issue: 2011 Black Family Technology Awareness Week
2011 Black Family Tech- 1
nology Awareness Week BDPA- they spend a full day immersed fidence of youth whenever
BDPA Launches New Web- 1
New in a variety of fun and interac- they go online, by addressing
site York tive workshops. The event, cyber bullying, and enhance
invites scheduled for Saturday, Febru- their ability to recognize dan-
President’s Message 2
you to ary 26, 2011 from 10:30 AM gers on the Internet.
NYC Black History Month 3
Events
join us to 3:30 PM, will be held at the
at our events planned as a Abundant Life Christian Cen- Careers in the Gaming Industry
February Meet n Greet 4 part of 2011 Black Family ter, located at 32 East 98th Presented by Sean R. Scott,
Photo Gallery 5 Technology Awareness Week Street between East New York CEO, SoulRealiS LLC
(BFTAW). Black Family Tech- and Sutter Avenues in Brook-
Upcoming Events 6
nology Awareness Week, or lyn, NY. The theme is “Educate This workshop will provide a
BFTAW, is a national public to Innovate.” There will be re- behind the scenes overview of
awareness campaign designed freshments and giveaways the Gaming Industry, as well
to encourage more African provided by the Yahoo! Em- as the skills/education needed
Americans to incorporate tech- ployee Foundation to pursue a career in the in-
nology into their daily lives. By dustry.
showcasing science and tech- Cyber Security/Cyber Bullying
nology in a fun and interactive Presented by Denise Hamilton Communication is More Than
way, our chapter endeavors to 160 Characters
motivate more minority stu- This workshop will inform the Presented by Laquette R.
dents to pursue careers in the- community on the importance Holmes, M.A., R.R.T.
se fields. of cyber security and safety (contined on page 2)
when browsing the Internet. It
It will also be an exciting time will also serve to increase the
for students and families as safety awareness and self con-
BDPA Launches New Website
National BDPA has re- If you have not been on the website yet, and are a mem-
launched the national web- ber, you must reset your password, which will be sent to
site, located at the email address that is registered in the National data-
www.bdpa.org. The new base. If you are currently inactive you will have to pay
website, which launched in membership dues and create a new account on the web-
early January, includes a site. Visit the tutorial on the website, at
newer design, and changes www.bdpa.org/?page=HowToTutorial to learn more about
or new features in the follow- how to navigate the new site. For any issues or questions
ing areas: member profiles, member directory, events, navigating the new site, contact the National VP of Mem-
news, blogs, wikis, photo galleries, social networking, etc. bership Management, Mildred Allen, at vpmm@bdpa.org.
All chapters of BDPA now have their own page on the Na-
tional website, accessible by members only. BDPA New Submitted by Danielle Cauthen
York encourages all members to update your profiles and
become acquainted with the new website.
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BFTAW, continued
(continued from page 1) Presented by Heather Roberts, (ret) Weekly planning meetings are Tuesdays
This workshop will discuss the effects of MAJ, USAFA throughout February, at 9:00 pm via
electronic communication on standard- Conference Call:
ized grammar. This workshop is designed to provide an
overview on the Communications and Dial-in Number: 1-270-400-2000
BDPA Information Technology (IT) Show- Information career field for those inter- Pin: 74185
case ested in military service.
Presentations by BDPA Dela- For additional information email
ware Chapter and BDPA New York Chap- Financial Literacy and Consumer Re- bftaw@bdpa-ny.org. To RSVP to attend,
ter Students sources visit the Eventbrite page at
Presented by National Association of eventbrite.com/event/1222549679
Student presenters will showcase their Black Accountants (NABA) - NY Chapter
research on advanced computing topics Submitted by Damon Holmes
such as smart toys, genetic algorithms, Volunteers Wanted
and wearable computing technologies. The BFTAW Committee is looking for
volunteers to assist with greeting, regis-
IT Careers in the Air Force tration, and photography at the event.
President’s Message
Dear Members, has planned for 2011. Check out
page 5 for photos. Saturday, February 5
I cannot believe Computers for Youth
that it is already I wanted to remind everyone that
February and we we are actively seeking volunteers Friday, February 11
are celebrating for our committees and 2011 Microsoft Minority Day
Black History events and initiatives. We need
Month. This is also volunteers to lead and/or serve on October 2011
the month that committees in the following areas: Cyber Security Awareness Month
BDPA New York will host our annual Education, Membership, Communi-
Black Family Technology Awareness ty Service and Fundraising. I hope Contact Denise Hamilton, Director
Event, in recognition of Black Fami- that many of you step up to volun- of Education & Community Out-
ly Technology Awareness Week. I teer, to speak and present at our reach at educ@bdpa-ny.org or Car-
am so excited and looking forward program meetings, or to mentor our ol Anthony, Director of IT Showcase
to seeing you on Feb 26th at the IT Showcase students. at itshowcase@bdpa-ny.org
Abundant Life Christian Center in
Brooklyn, NY, as we share the im- BDPA New York 2011 Program / Membership Services
portance of Education, Science, Volunteer Opportunities This committee is seeking Volun-
Technology, Engineering and Math teers as speakers/panelists to pre-
Careers with the community. Education/Community Outreach sent at the following monthly meet-
This committee is seeking mentors ings:
Last month, we had a very success- and instructors, who will train stu-
ful Meet and Greet on January 19th dents for our SITES (Student Infor- Friday, April 15, 8:30am*
at the Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge mation Technology Education IT in Emergency Management Sym-
in New York. Members and guests Scholarship) program, IT Showcase, posium
had the opportunity to meet and and High School Computer Compe- **Seeking an Event Planner to co-
mingle with myself, and the rest of tition (HSCC). In addition the com- ordinate this event
our 2011 Executive Board, and mittee is seeking volunteers for the-
learn more about what our chapter se upcoming events: (continued on page 4)
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3. Volume 29, Issue 1
Black History Month Events Around NYC
Feb 1-28 Visit http://www.mcny.org/ brary & Cultural Center
Destination:Harlem exhibitions/future/Apollo- 100-01 Northern Blvd
Various Events throughout Harlem Theater.html for more info Corona, NY
New York, NY
Visit http://www.nycgo.com/? February 3-23 Feb 14-18
event=view.article&id=250603&pi NYU 2011 Black History Month Cel- Black History Month Youth Film Se-
d=hp-hero-drgbl-2 for more info ebration: Haiti(an) Matters: Creat- ries
ing a New Narrative Free admission
Feb 1-28 All events free admission Schomburg Center for Research in
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates New York University Black Culture
Black History Month 1 Washington Place 515 Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave)
Various events throughout Brooklyn New York, NY New York, NY
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ Visit http://www.nyu.edu/about/ Visit www.nypl.org/events/
feature/blackhistory/events.jsp news-publications/ programs/2011/02/14/black-
news/2011/01/24/haitian- history-month-youth-film-series
February 1-28 matters-creating-a-new-narrative- for more info and to register
NYC Tech 2011 Black History theme-of-nyu-gallatins-2011-black-
Month Celebration:”African Cultural history-month-events-.html Feb 16
Survivals in the Americas: Harriet for more info and to RSVP New York Opera Society Presents: A
Tubman’s Legacy Tribute to Paul Robeson
All events free Free admission
NYC College of Technology Feb 4-8 World Financial Center
300 Jay St New Voices in Black Cinema Festi- Winter Garden
Brooklyn, NY val Three World Financial Center
Visit www.citytech.cuny.edu/ Brooklyn Academy of Music 200 Vesey Street, 11th Floor
aboutus/newsevents/2009fa/ Brooklyn, NY New York, New York
REL_BlackHistory2010.pdf for Visit www.actnowproduction.org for Visit
more info more info www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com/
cgi-bin/Go.cgi?q_id=1049 for more
Feb 1-28 Feb 5 info
Who are Our Brethren: Documents Target First Saturday: Celebrating
of Slavery from the Archives of the Black History Month
Suffolk County Historical Society Brooklyn Museum
300 West Main St 200 Eastern Parkway
Riverhead, NY Brooklyn, New York
Visit Visit www.brooklynmuseum.org/
www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety. calendar/index.php?
org/index.html for more info show=day&month=2&day=5&year
=2011 for more info
Exhibit starts Feb 8
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: February 12
How the Apollo Theater Shaped Annual Langston Hughes Day Cele-
American Entertainment bration
Museum of the City of New York 11:00 am—8:00pm
1220 Fifth Ave Free admission
New York, NY Langston Hughes Community Li-
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4. Volume 29, Issue 1
President’s Message, continued
(continued fom page 2) the following workshops: sponding Secretary, Director of Human
Thursday, April 21st Resources, Fundraising Chairperson,
Role of Information Technology and the Thursday, March 17th Historian, Graphic Artist, Grant Applica-
Census Tips on Obtaining Federal Contracts for tion Writer, Fundraising Committee
Small Businesses Chairperson.
Thursday, June 16th
Employment and Branding Forum Thursday, November 17th If interested in a position, contact me at
Mobile Technology for Entrepreneurs pres@bdpa-ny.org or call the chapter
Thursday, September 15th voicemail at 212-802-531.
Health Information Systems Contact Damon Holmes, Director of
Business & Professional Development Lastly, I’d like to thank the following
In addition, this committee is seeking at profdev@bdpa-ny.org members who volunteered at the 2011
volunteers for the following events: Rainbow Coalition/Citizenship Educa-
Fundraising Committee tion Fund Wall Street Project:
Thursday, February 10th, 9am - 5pm Do you have fundraising expertise? We
Pace University Practice Student Inter- need members to assist us in raising Jasmine Crosby-Miller
view Day funds for our Student Information Tech- Myrna Miller
nology Education Scholarship (SITES) Bilal Muhammad
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2pm Program. Contact Wanda Jackson, VP Moira Jack
Pace University Spring Job Fair of Finance, at vpf@bdpa-ny.org Denise Hamilton
Contact Joshua Wynn, Vice President of Executive Board Positions In summary, BDPA New York needs you
Member Services at vpms@bdpa-ny.org Would you like the opportunity to share to make a difference.
your skills as a part of the BDPA New
Entrepreneur Development Committee York Executive Board? Current Availa-
This committee is seeking volunteers ble positions on the board include: Vice Renetta English
as speakers/panelists to present for President of Membership Manage- President, BDPA New York
ment, Recording Secretary, Corre-
To RSVP email vpms@bdpa-ny.org, call (212) 802-5341 or
RSVP online at www.pingg.com/rsvp/7ayn64qwx8ejhgymz
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President’s Message, continued
Photo Gallery
Meet n Greet @ Empire Rooftop Lounge—January 19, 2011
BDPA New York members and supporters mix and
mingle, at the Empire Rooftop Hotel Lounge, in
New York, NY, on Wednesday, January 19.
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6. Volume 29, Issue 1
BDPA-NY Contact Information
BDPA-New York 2011 Executive Board
BDPA NY Chapter
PO Box 808 President………………………………………………………...…………..Renetta English (pres@bdpa-ny.org)
Murray Hill Station VP of Finance………………………………………………………..…...….Wanda Jackson (vpf@bdpa-ny.org)
New York, NY 10156-0808
VP of Member Services…………………………………………....….....Joshua Wynn (vpms@bdpa-ny.org)
Phone: 212-802-5431 VP of Strategy & Planning……….…………………………..….……………Alain Leroy (vpsp@bdpa-ny.org)
Fax: 212-591-6093 VP of Communications…………………………….…………......Danielle Cauthen (comm@bdpa-ny.org)
Email: info@bdpa-ny.org Director of Professional/Tech Development………..…….Damon Holmes (profdev@bdpa-ny.org)
Website:www.bdpa-ny.org Director of Education/Community Outreach…..………..…..Denise Hamilton (educ@bdpa-ny.org)
Director of IT Showase………..………………………….……..Carol Anthony (itshowcase@bdpa-ny.org)
Director of External Support ……………………………………………………………....………....Evelyn Poole
Immediate Past President………………………….....….Judaea Yarde Lane (pastpres@bdpa-ny.org)
Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Chair…………..……………………………………………………………….Cheryl Nedwell (bftaw@bdpa-ny.org)
Co-Chair……………..……………………………………………………….Damon Holmes (bftaw@bdpa-ny.org)
About BDPA
Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the latethe ClassroomWimberly, BDPA (formerly Black Data Processing Associates) is a premier
Advancing Careers from
David to the Boardroom
networking organization for minorities and IT professionals alike. BDPA is a global, member focused organization that positions
its members at the forefront of the IT industry. We are committed to delivering value to our members strategic partners, and to
the community. BDPA-NY aspires to be a leading chapter in the national BDPA organization. Our members include individuals
who are employed with corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, as well as high school and
college students.
The New York Chapter is the 5th largest chapter of BDPA. Chartered in September 1982, our chapter has successfully reached
out to our community through networking, education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual conferences. Also, we
serve as community partner for the Community Technology Centers and engage everyone to learn about technology, careers,
and higher education.
2011 BDPA-New York Upcoming Events
February 16 Program Meeting topics are tentative and subject to change based on
Meet-n-Greet @ B. Smith’s speaker availability.
February 26 Program Meetings begin at 6:30pm. Location info will be posted on
Black Family Technology Awareness Week Event our website when available.
March 17 To attend a meeting/event it’s extremely important to RSVP to
Program Meeting vpms@bdpa-ny.org. Please visit www.bdpa-ny.org/events.htm for up-
Tips on Obtaining Federal Contracts for Small Business- to-date information on all our events.
es
April 15
IT in Emergency Management Symposium
April 21
Program Meeting
Role of IT in Census
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