Explorer Honored by YWCA Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 28, 2024May 28, 20240 (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
Girls Can! Magazine Features Bestselling artist Girls Can! Magazine by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 26, 2022February 26, 20220 The Explorers were excited to meet the bestselling illustrator, Brittany "Bea" Jackson. As we explore possibilities, we share the stories of those we meet in our quarterly magazine, social media, and public media projects. In this edition, we celebrate the students who came up with the winning cover design for
Girls Can! Magazine Goes Quarterly! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 *Headline image: Girls in Tanzania read Girls Can! The Explorers and girls of Wotesawa Domestic Workers Organization have partnered to work together to provide scholarships and sisterhood to one another. Image Copyright Protected. Do not use without permission. In 2013 Community Voices partnered with the Merze Tate Explorers to bring youth
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
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?
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!
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
Explorer Video Captures Youth Feelings of Racism Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 31, 2020May 31, 20200 What happens when youth continue racist, privileged behavior? This youth video says it all.
#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.
Explorers Revisit Scout Fun Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 7, 2020May 7, 20200 What happens when Explorers learn what it takes to become doctors through a Scout Medical Badge Day? Can Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas earn their scout badges?
