HOW DIVINE NINE CONFERENCES SHAPE TAMPA BAY’S CULTURE AND ECONOMY

Historic Black Greek-letter organizations bring cultural pride, community impact, and more than 43,000 room nights to Tampa Bay since 2022.

Tampa, FL (August 15, 2025) – When more than 6,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. descended on Tampa Bay for their 2025 South Atlantic Regional Conference, they brought more than signature pink and green outfits—they brought a cultural and economic wave that rippled across the region.

Held in April at the Tampa Convention Center, with nearly 60% of attendees traveling from out of state, the five-day event drew members from across Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Cities like Atlanta, Columbia, Savannah, and even New York were well represented…

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