Largo, Maryland -- National BDPA (NBDPA) recognizes Prudential Financial, Inc. (www.prudential.com) a global financial services leader, as a Gold Level Corporate Sponsor. Other Gold Level sponsors with over $50,000 commitment to NBDPA are Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Mayo Clinic and Oracle. NBDPA, a national organization, is the premier organization for African Americans in Information Technology (IT). Founded in 1975, NBDPA is celebrating a 35-year commitment to closing the digital divide. "We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that Prudential has made to BDPA," said National BDPA President, Yvette Graham. "In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for both employment and advancement. It is important to recognize exceptional companies like Prudential that have provided African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology." With a history of more than 130 years, Prudential's unwavering commitment to helping their customers during every phase of their lives has been evident, from saving to protecting their assets, to converting their customer's money into a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, to transferring their client's wealth to loved ones. Symbolized by a Rock, Prudential's Brand is an icon of relevance, expertise, and strength that has stood the test of time. "I am proud to work for Prudential, a company which values diversity and is always willing provide assistance to others. During the past ten years Prudential has been a stronger supporter of the BDPA organization both on the National Level and Local Chapter Level", stated Coram J. Rimes, BDPA New Jersey Chapter President.