SC African- American Tourism Conference

09/04/2026

When we tell our stories, we preserve our history, strengthen our communities, and shape the legacy we leave behind.

Join us for the Pre Conference Event titled Telling Our Stories:Interpreters & Tour Guides for the 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference Friday September 25th at 1pm.

Register by visiting www.scaat.us

09/03/2026

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈

We are proud to announce Keonta’ Ramsey as the new Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry.

A James Island native, Keonta has spent nearly a decade mentoring young people across our region and previously served on our Board of Directors, where she chaired the Development Committee. Her path to this role reflects a deep personal commitment to mentorship and a proven ability to build the partnerships and resources that sustain this work.

As she steps into this role, Keonta is focused on strengthening support for our Bigs and Littles, deepening collaboration across the Lowcountry’s mentoring community, and growing our capacity to reach the young people waiting for a mentor.

“No child should be waiting for a mentor who’s ready and willing to show up for them.” - Keonta’ Ramsey

We’re grateful for her leadership and excited for this next chapter at BBBSL. Please join us in welcoming Keonta'!

Save the date — The BIG Raise begins October 1.

09/03/2026

Culture. Commerce. Community. ✊🏾

Join us September 25–26 in Charleston for the 2026 South Carolina African-American Tourism Conference!

Three powerful tracks. One powerful mission: Build wealth. Preserve heritage. Grow tourism.

📍 College of Charleston
🎟️ Register: www.scaat.us

09/02/2026

Meet Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash of Atlantic Beach Developers.

Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash is a scientist, entrepreneur, and real estate investor passionate about innovation, economic empowerment, and preserving Black history. As a co-founder of Tilair Capital, she is helping advance the revitalization of historic Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, creating opportunities for tourism, investment, and generational wealth.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Bailey Lash as a panelist during the opening session titled Beyond Tourism: Building Black Wealth Through Culture.

Join us as she shares insights on investing in historic communities, advancing economic opportunity, and honoring the legacy of Black tourism destinations.

Come celebrate leaders who are investing in the future while preserving the past.

The 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference is September 26th at The College of Charleston

Register at www.scaat.us

09/02/2026

We are just TWO DAYS AWAY from the Tourism in the Black: Culture & Currency Summit!

Next up in our Summit Speaker Spotlight — The State of Black Tourism featuring Georgia State Representative Carl W. Gilliard, House District 162.

A Savannah native, Rep. Gilliard brings decades of community leadership, advocacy and public service to a conversation that gets to the heart of our Summit: What is the state of Black tourism—and where do we go from here? Rep. Gilliard currently represents Georgia House District 162, which includes Savannah.

From culture and economic opportunity to ownership, policy and the preservation of the stories that make our communities destinations, this is a conversation we’re excited to bring to the stage.

Friday, September 4 | 9 AM–4 PM
The Pittman Lounge at Enmarket Arena

Summit registration is at capacity, but stay tuned! We’ll be sharing highlights and key moments immediately following the Summit.

And don’t forget — Soul & Flavor Weekend continues Saturday with the Soul Run 5K and Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest!
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09/01/2026

Culture. Commerce. Community. ✊🏾

Join us September 25–26 in Charleston for the 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference

Three powerful tracks. One powerful mission: Build wealth. Preserve heritage. Grow tourism.

📍 College of Charleston
🎟️ Register: www.scaat.us

09/01/2026

Culture. Commerce. Community.

The 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference is bringing together tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creatives to explore how we can build wealth and preserve heritage through tourism.

📅 Sept. 25–26, 2026
📍 Charleston, SC at The College of Charleston
🎟️ Register: www.scaat.us

09/01/2026

THREE POWERFUL TRACKS. ONE POWERFUL MISSION.

The 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference is bringing together tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creatives to turn culture and heritage into economic opportunity and lasting impact.

📍 College of Charleston | Charleston, SC
📅 September 25–26, 2026

Explore three powerful tracks:
1) Product Development – Create authentic experiences visitors value.
2) Resource Development – Find funding, capital, and strategic partners.
3) Marketing & Promotions – Tell your story, reach more people, and grow your business.

Culture. Commerce. Community. Let’s build wealth and preserve our heritage through tourism.

👉 Register today at www.scaat.us

09/01/2026

Our History Our Culture Our Economy Our Future

The African American Tourism Conference is Saturday September 26, 2026

Let's continue to invest in our stories, our people, and our future.

Visit www.scaat.us to register.

09/01/2026

Meet Victoria Rae Boynton Moore We welcome her back to the 2026 SC African American Tourism Conference Saturday September 26, 2026 at The College of Charleston.

She will be leading our session titled Digital Storytelling and Influencer Marketing

Register by visiting www.scaat.us

Victoria is a dancer, writer, facilitator, organizer, public relations professional, and arts administrator. In 2020 Victoria cofounded TINYisPOWERFUL, an interracial/intergenerational grassroots collective effort, as a creative place online and solidarity hub linking collaborative artists, activists, educators, youth, and tiny businesses.

As a multi-racial, multi-cultural Black and Indigenous woman born and raised in Charleston, SC, Victoria is committed to social change through expanding the arts, utilizing art tools, and amplifying historically marginalized voices. She is an advocate for more true, inclusive representation of the past and present as we shape a future together. Victoria is a life-long learner. She has served on boards and volunteer committees for Lowcountry Association of Black Journalists, Coastal Community Foundation, Greenheart Project, Public Works Art Center, and recently accepted to serve on the executive committee of Alternate ROOTS. She is a founding member of a national artist-led giving circle seeded by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and has offered community building sessions at the Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit, ROOTS Week, African-American Tourism Conference, Piccolo Spoleto and MDC State of the South. Past clients include award-winning chef and food historian Amethyst Ganaway, top-selling author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant, Charleston Wine+Food Festival, Social Justice Racial Equity Collaborative, and the widely celebrated MOJA Arts Festival.

Victoria earned her BA in journalism and mass communication from the University of South Carolina and studied dance at Charleston County School of the Arts. Most importantly, Victoria is the proud and grateful mother of her beloved Mariah Rae Love Moore.