Flashback! KVCC Welcomes Dr. Washington Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 26, 2024July 26, 20240 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- It's hard to believe that it has been more than five years since the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. L. Marshal Washington, the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. In the fall of 2019, the young reporters included Sasha and Syann Hollins, Shemaiah Lawler, and Layla Wallace.
Explorers Meet Space Explorer Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 5, 2024February 5, 20240 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Before the 1960s, space flight was the figment of Hollywood movie producers' imagination. Could humans visit, let alone live, in outer space? The successful moon landing of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969 made that dream more of a reality. Merze Tate wanted to experience it for
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
Museum Adventures with the Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 8, 2021November 8, 20210 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- The Merze Tate Explorers continued their tradition of meeting amazing women in unique careers during a visit to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The Explorers' Saturday Academy hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, has provided programming that has introduced girls to careers in the floral industry and museum curation.
Halloween Fun with the Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 The Merze Tate Explorers provided more than 20 hours of community service at the Crossroads Mall. This free community Trick or Treat event provided candy, entertainment, and cash prizes to youth who sought an alternative to door-to-door trick or treating. Nearly 200 youth ages 0-7 entered the costume contest with
WMU Makes History with Tate Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 18, 2021September 18, 20210 *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 Create Empowerment Song Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 19, 2021July 19, 20210 During the pandemic, the Explorers met with singer and songwriter Jasmine Franklin to create their own girl empowerment song! Check out "On Our Way!" and share it with the world! https://www.youtube.com/embed/ongaR9KmqCI What happens when dreams become reality?
Explorers Celebrate Women Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - August 18, 2020August 18, 20200 In partnership with Albion artist Jerome Washington, the students created 2-minute documentaries on the women based on research. The students used editing to bring their voices together with images of women who broke glass ceilings in areas of Education, Medicine, and Entertainment. The multimedia project will be released on September
Travel Flashback: Black Music Month Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - June 22, 2020June 22, 20200 @merzetate TRAVEL FLASHBACK MOMENT! In honor of Black Music Month, Explorer Sierra Ward poses with Michael Jackson and Beyonce wax figures at Madame Tussauds in Tokyo, Japan. Ward along with other Explorers "explored" the historic cultural, education, and business of Japan during a 2019 visit to Numazu, Japan with the
#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.
