Black Doctoral Network Inc (BDN) The convergence of renowned and emergent Black and Latino intellectuals has begun. Facilitating the End of the Achievement Gap! Vision: Excellence in scholarship and practice as the expected outcome throughout the African diaspora. The Black Doctoral Network (BDN) is a clearinghouse for individuals of African descent who are holders of or scholars engaged in the pursuit of doctoral and graduate degrees from accredited institutions of higher learning. We manage a pipelined resource for universities, non-profits and corporations in their pursuit of a diverse body of highly qualified and credentialed individuals to enhance their workforce and bottom line.