SCBWI Features Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 13, 2021February 13, 20210 The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators shares the story of the Merze Tate Explorers! Thanks, SCBWI for your continued efforts to highlight authors and what we do to share the world with children through books! Read the story on The Mitten HERE!
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:
Sierra Ward: Explorer Youth Board President Uncategorized by Alayna Kuhn - November 5, 2020November 5, 20200 The Merze Tate Explorers recently elected Sierra Ward as Youth Board President. Ward, a senior at Loy Norrix High School, has been a member of the Explorers since 5th grade. Her dedication to the organization, outgoing personality, and passion for community service were among her many attributes her fellow Explorers
Daughters of Dr. King and X Talk Live to GirlTrek Women Uncategorized by Alayna Kuhn - May 16, 2020May 16, 20200 Daughters of Civil Rights Leaders:GirlTrek features a candid talk with Dr. Bernice King and Ilyasah Shabazz By Kennedy Hudson Explorer Kennedy Hudson An historic conversation with the daughters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Learn more about the amazing women who brought this conversation at: girltrek.org KALAMAZOO (MICH.)-On May
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 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
