Houston’s Historic HBCU Band Appears in Vogue’s Summer 2026 Issue on June 19 — A Full-Band Spread Celebrating Excellence, Legacy, and the Power of the HBCU Tradition

HOUSTON, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Southern University is proud to announce that its celebrated marching band, the Ocean of Soul, is featured in the Summer 2026 issue of Vogue Magazine, released for print on June 19, 2026 — Juneteenth. The full-band spread includes the Ocean of Soul marching band, drum majors, and dance team, marking a historic moment for the university, the HBCU community, and the city of Houston.

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