Collective of Progressive Educators

09/07/2026

COPE’s next community archiving day is coming up on September 26 from 9 am to 1 pm. We’re hosting the event at the historic Leonel Castillo Community Center, the former Robert E. Lee Elementary (which is a whole story in itself). We are interested not only in hearing and seeing stories about folks who attended and worked at Lee Elementary, but also in how the Northside neighborhood has changed over the last few decades.

Bring your photos. Bring your stories.

We’ll bring the tacos and pan dulce.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northside-history-harvest-hosted-by-cope-tickets-1995608360326?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event would not have been possible without the help of our community partners: AARP Texas and Mario Salinas

09/07/2026

What are you bringing to the 2026 TOHA Annual Conference? 👀

Laptop? Check.
Notebook? Check.
Business cards? Check.
Coffee? Definitely. ☕
A passion for preserving stories? Always!

Start packing as we’re just one week away from two days of learning, storytelling, and connection in El Paso!

📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 El Paso Community College – Rio Grande Campus

Tell us your conference essential in the comments! ⬇️
Register: https://toha2026conferenceregistration.eventbrite.com

09/07/2026

If we don't work to preserve these spaces, no one's going to do it for us. Keep up the good work, Latinos in Heritage Conservation!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

From 3100 Cleburne to the pages of Vogue.

In a historic milestone for Texas Southern University, the Ocean of Soul Marching Band is featured in a multi-page editorial spread in the Summer 2026 issue of Vogue Magazine. The feature highlights the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of the Ocean of Soul Marching Band, Motion of the Ocean Majorette Dancers, Platinum Girls Baton Twirlers, and Ocean Waves Flag Line, with students receiving individual credit for their contributions throughout the publication.

Published during Black Music Month and the print version hitting the stands on Juneteenth, the feature celebrates the enduring influence of Black musical traditions and the transformative role HBCUs continue to play in shaping culture around the world.

The collaboration also represents an unprecedented moment in both higher education and media. Texas Southern University is the first university ever to receive a dedicated multi-page editorial feature of this scale in Vogue, marking a first-of-its-kind partnership that places an institution's students, culture, and artistic excellence at the center of one of the world's most influential publications.

As Texas Southern University continues its Road to 100 toward its Centennial in 2027, this landmark recognition further affirms what generations of Tigers have always known: the Ocean of Soul is more than a marching band. It is a cultural force whose impact extends far beyond the field.

Read the full story @ https://www.vogue.com/article/texas-homecoming-summer-2026 to explore the full feature.

02/05/2026

Nice! These amigos are doing the good work! Always!

Ya estamos listos!