Your Turn Woman Feature Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 3, 2021February 3, 20210 Carolyn Williams was Kalamazoo's first African American female judge! The Merze Tate Explorers honors her in their Your Turn: African American Women of Kalamazoo activity book series and a mini-doc project. The efforts of the nonprofit are supported in part by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Public Media Network, and the
Minidocs & Book Celebrate Local Women in History Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 1, 2021February 1, 20210 Abbey Lincoln made history as an African American actress nominated for a Golden Globe. This Kalamazoo Central graduate has made local history. Her journey is inspiring to the Explorers who have met her. Lincoln is just one of 16 women of Kalamazoo, Michigan featured in the coloring book, Your Turn:
Explorers Compete for Best Virtual Spa Story Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - August 18, 2020August 18, 20200 The Explorers are keeping their skills as journalists fresh as they write about virtual experiences. In one recent Zoom workshop, students learned the importance of healthy skin and how to maintain it. Guest presenter and Mary Kay Consultant Dr. Justine Franklin, provided items to Explorers in advance for a Spa
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 Travel Series Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 7, 2019May 7, 20190 The Merze Tate Explorers are creating travel experiences and sharing them with the world! This first episode of Explorers Travel the World takes viewers on a fun historic journey of Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Explorers will visit DC in July to create multi-media projects of their adventures! Stay
Explorers Highlight History Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 1, 2019August 20, 20190 On the Merze Tate Explorers YouTube Channel, Explorers have designated 28 amazing African American women to highlight during their Moments in Black History Series. From Oprah Winfrey to Oscar winner Ruth Carter, Explorers give you a snippet of the lives of these phenomenal women in 60 seconds! Enjoy more of
