Video Featuring Explorers Goes National! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - June 12, 2020June 12, 20200 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Last Fall up-and-coming film director MJ Harrell shared a video with then co-worker Sonya Bernard-Hollins. Harrell had provided hands-on training in videography to members of the Merze Tate Explorers. He would even accompany them to record an exclusive interview with costume designer Ruth Carter, just days before her
Explorer Video Captures Youth Feelings of Racism Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 31, 2020May 31, 20200 What happens when youth continue racist, privileged behavior? This youth video says it all.
#Don’t Rush the Explorers Uncategorized by Syann Hollins - May 28, 2020May 28, 20200 The Merze Tate Explorers practice social distancing and fun during their Don't Rush Challenge! https://youtu.be/Xejmu9rgELs Until we get back out into the world...Don't Rush! The Explorers have fun with this #Don't Rush Challenge together/apart.
Daughters of Dr. King and X Talk Live to GirlTrek Women Uncategorized by Alayna Kuhn - May 16, 2020May 16, 20200 Daughters of Civil Rights Leaders:GirlTrek features a candid talk with Dr. Bernice King and Ilyasah Shabazz By Kennedy Hudson Explorer Kennedy Hudson An historic conversation with the daughters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Learn more about the amazing women who brought this conversation at: girltrek.org KALAMAZOO (MICH.)-On May
Explorers Use Media to Highlight 2020 Census Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 10, 2020May 10, 20200 Merze Tate Explorers completed a challenge to create a video about the 2020 Census!
Explorers Win Best in Newspaper Award! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 10, 2020August 18, 20200 Sasha Hollins represents her teammates Aliah Ward, Alayna and Nya Kuhn during the regional Michigan History Day competition at Western Michigan University. The made it to the State Finals where they won for Best Use Newspapers in the Junior Division! The Explorers competed for the first time in the Michigan
Explorers Revisit Scout Fun Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 7, 2020May 7, 20200 What happens when Explorers learn what it takes to become doctors through a Scout Medical Badge Day? Can Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas earn their scout badges?
1st Place: What’s the 9? The 2020 Census Uncategorized by Kalea Barnes - May 3, 2020May 3, 20200 Teaching youth about the Census today will allow them to responsible citizens in the future!
Explorers Headed to State History Day Competition Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 17, 2020March 17, 20200 Sasha Hollins represents her team in the regional Michigan History Day competition where they earned a place as State Qualifiers to compete in the state competition! Congratulations to the Explorers who are the first non-school entity to enter the Michigan History Day competition! Their efforts at the regional competition held
