Dr. Sean Emerson Simmons, South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, informed the Shreveport City Council that the sorority plans to host its South Central Regional Conference in Shreveport in March 2026 and expects a large delegation.

Dr. Simmons said the region covers Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana and that the sorority expects roughly 6,000 attendees plus additional social delegates. She told council members the group will stay and hold events in multiple council districts and that hotels have been or will be reviewed for conference stays.

Local details and potential impact
Dr. Simmons said many conference events will be held in Councilman Brooks’ district and that members will land at Shreveport Regional Airport. The council was asked to note likely local economic benefits—hotel bookings, restaurant visits and other visitor spending. “We will leave a meaningful and positive financial impact on this great city,” Dr. Simmons said.

No formal council vote or ordinance was required; the council acknowledged the announcement and welcomed the conference.