Explorer Syann Hollins and Shadae Hillsman took part in the annual North X Midwest Film Festival held in March by Public Media Network. The annual film festival awarded teens and adult filmmakers on their creative works made on a budget. Syann served as interviewer for the festival's Teen Filmmaker portion where

*Headline photo: Reporters Syann Hollins and Darianna Browning pose with Genise Shelton, author, foundation founder, mother, and media personality of Bravo!'s "Married to Medicine," reality series.   *On March 2, Explorers were invited to serve as the official youth media team for the 2nd annual Cultivating Women Leaders Conference at Olivet College

Okay, you said you were going to do more of it this year...yes, TRAVEL! What better way to start the year than to plan an educational experience of a lifetime. The Merze Tate Explorers will explore the black sand beaches of Hawaii during an all-inclusive, tour-guide led study in June,

By Sonya Bernard-Hollins- Founder, Merze Tate Explorers PORTAGE (MICH.)- Two weeks before Christmas the Explorers were on a mission: HELP SHOPPERS WRAP THEIR GIFTS! Explorers, parents, and community volunteers all took part in this amazing fundraising adventure, thanks to the Crossroads Mall in Portage, Michigan. The mall allowed the Explorers to

Battle Creek (MICH.)-On November 19th, the Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek, Michigan, presented Sonya Bernard-Hollins with an award in honor of women who give back. The inaugural Dr. Velma Laws Clay Vanguard Award was presented to Bernard-Hollins for her work with youth and Michigan African American history. The Institute cited

Contributed by Betty Moorehead- Sojourner Truth Institute Battle Creek (MICH).-The public is invited to attend the Annual Sojourner Truth Day Celebration, entitled “Vision of Truth” at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 19, at First United Methodist Church, 111 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek. As we celebrate “Vision of Truth, the Sojourner Truth Institute

As the Merze Tate Explorers prepares for an amazing 2018, we ask for your support as we raise funds through various projects. Please support the girls while enjoying Little Caesar's Pizza. Click on this link to have a pizza or cookie kit sent directly to your door. Our goal is