Topic signal in United States
Updated Aug 1, 2026
boule
The 'boule' refers to large international gatherings of historically African American sororities, notably Alpha Kappa Alpha and Sigma Gamma Rho.
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- United States
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- Aug 1, 2026
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- 20K+
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- 1,000%
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The 'boule' refers to large international gatherings of historically African American sororities, notably Alpha Kappa Alpha and Sigma Gamma Rho.
The term 'boule' is associated with major conventions of African American sororities, such as Alpha Kappa Alpha's 72nd International Boule held in Las Vegas, which brought together approximately 27,000 members and generated an economic impact of around $75 million. Activities include record-breaking efforts like packing meals with over 2,000 members and significant cultural celebrations emphasized by events hosted at major venues like the Tampa Convention Center.
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