Explorers Make Finals in GoAbroad Competition Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 21, 2023April 21, 20230 The Merze Tate Explorers has been named a finalist in the GoAbroad Innovation in Diversity award category for its work to expose girls of color to the world. The organization's Girls Can! Magazine highlights the local and international adventures of girls as young as 12 and is being recognized for
Kilimanjaro…Check! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 10, 2023March 10, 20230 In 2008, the first group of Explorers researched world landmarks. The goal was to visit all 20 that were selected. In February, I flew the Explorer flag at the top of one of them...Mt. Kilimanjaro! The opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro was presented by a long-time Explorer sponsor, Janene Phirbhai, a
Anonymous Donor’s Gift to Bring History to Life Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 2, 2023February 2, 20230 While several donors contributed toward the campaign to help the Explorers see the National Parks, one donor came through BIG. A gift of $15,000 will provide travel and educational materials needed to expose Explorers to our nation's National Parks! Stay tuned to see where we will go first!
Merze Tate: A Citizen of the World Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 2, 2023February 2, 20230 As we celebrate Black History Month, Merze Tate's legacy is timeless. Check out this article from Michigan History Magazine! To purchase a copy of the children's book, Small Beginnings: A Photographic Journey Through the Life of Merze Tate, CLICK HERE. Michigan-History-Magazine-Tate-1Download
Winter Fun Mystery Day Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - January 30, 2023January 30, 20230 Allegan (Mich.)- The Merze Tate Explorers knew they were going someplace cold but, they had no clue where it would be. Thanks to local ski enthusiast Ollie Barnes, the Explorers went SKIING! Explorer board member Angie Daniels helps Jasmine snap into her ski at Bittersweet Ski Resort in Allegan, Michigan. Photo
What is Your Superpower? Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - January 13, 2023January 13, 20230 The Merze Tate Explorers have interviewed dozens of dynamic women over the past 14 years. Now, we take a step to use media to help students learn to tell their own stories. Whether it is through a vision board, resume, bio, or social media post, we can control the narrative
Gift Wrapping Success! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - January 12, 2023January 13, 20230 Thank you to all of those in the community who stopped by the Crossroads Mall to have their gifts wrapped! For the 6th year in a row, the Explorers have used the Season for Giving as a fundraising opportunity to raise money for scholarships. This year, more than $4,000 was
How to Get Away with Murder…Fun with Forensics Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 Above: Explorer Cianna Hobson serves as the crime scene photographer as Adrianna Ryan displays her pickle autopsy. By Mahalia Guidry, Kaylee Hampton, Cianna Hobson, Sasha Hollins, Alayna Swift, and Aaliyah Swift KALAMAZOO (MICH.) Fred Grabanzo’s life didn’t end well. Explorer forensic scientists learned upon investigation that his mutilated body had experienced
Explorer poets opens WMed luncheon Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 15, 2022November 15, 20220 Nearly 300 community leaders filed into the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo on November 10, to celebrate philanthropists who have contributed to student scholarships, internships, and community service projects at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Explorer, Aija Hodges, opened the 2nd Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon with a poem
Explorers Celebrate Girls Around the World Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 11, 2022October 11, 20220 The Merze Tate Explorers not only travel the world but support the education of girls around the world. We provide scholarships for girls to complete formal education and trade programs. Please contribute to our efforts by donating today. To sponsor an Explorer visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/spoaexp/ Thank you!
