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Explorers Interview Space History Maker

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Dr. Proctor and Ziggy

KALAMAZOO (MICH)- What do you pack for a trip to outer space? How do you use the bathroom in a spaceship? Where do you land when you come back into the atmosphere? These are some of the questions curious Explorers asked Sian Proctor, the first African American woman to pilot

Explorers Interview History Maker

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Explorers meet Justice Kyra Bolden

Kalamazoo (Mich.)- Believe in your dreams was the message Justice Kyra Bolden shared with the Merze Tate Explorers during an exclusive interview in Kalamazoo's Warner, Norcross, and Judd law firm. Attorney James Liggins invited the Explorers to ask questions of Justice Bolden about her challenges and triumphs on her road

Explorer Honored by YWCA

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Aliah poses on stage with group.

(KALAMAZOO) MICH - Explorer Aliah Ward is passionate about giving back to her community. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers, she serves as Community Service Chair, a leader for your Explorers, and a recently published author of the book Aliah Goes for the Gold, highlighting the Girl Scouts

Explorers Go Old School at CMU

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers pose in front of the sign at CMU

MT. PLESEANT (MICH.)- Korie Pritchett Evans raised her hands excitedly when Explorers were asked, "Who wants to wear the dunce hat?" She didn't know what "dunce" meant, but the pointy hat in the corner looked fun. Once she was told that the dunce hat was for students who were not

Explorers Experience MasterChef Jr.

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

KALAMAZOO (MICH.) Explorer Mahalia Guidry has her own cake pop business and dreams of becoming an actress. So when the representative of MasterChef Jr. asked if she would like to take part in a segment of the live show, she didn't hesitate. Acting and baking...it was perfect! Mahalia, a 14-year-old entrepreneur

Exploring Nature with the Audubon Society

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

The Merze Tate Explorers recently explored the world of birds with the Kalamazoo Audubon Society. Russ Schipper led a team of bird enthusiasts in sharing the amazing world of featured creatures. Explorers learned how to identify the sounds of local birds such as robins, sparrows, and cardinals. In addition, they

WMU Makes History with Tate

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Western Michigan University honored the legacy of their alumna Dr. Merze Tate with the naming of a college in her honor. From left: Sonya Bernard-Hollins, founder of the Merze Tate Explorers, Lynn Chen-Zhang, WMU Board of Directors Chair, WMU Provost Jen Bott, and Dr. Deveta Gardner, associate dean of the new Merze Tate College.

*Headline image: Western Michigan University honored the legacy of their alumna, Dr. Merze Tate, with the naming of a college in her honor. From left: Sonya Bernard-Hollins, founder of the Merze Tate Explorers, Lynn Chen-Zhang, WMU Board of Directors Chair, WMU Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Jennifer Bott, and

Explorers Meet Bestselling Artist

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Brittany "Bea" Jackson smiles as Explorers see her work.

KALAMAZOO (MICH.) - When 18 young women filed into the Children's Room of the Kalamazoo Public Library (Central Branch) little did they know they were in for a treat. As they prepared to interview a mystery guest, their task was, as teams, to think of 5 questions to discover her

Explorers & Scouts Celebrate!

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

The Merze Tate Explorers and Girls Scout Troop of Bible Baptist Church celebrated graduates and Silver and Gold awardees. While we could not have a public event due to Covid restrictions, our family and friends event allowed us to recognize students for their hard work in education, scouting, and more!

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