15th Year Kickoff Celebration Highlights Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 If you missed our 15th Anniversary kickoff, watch the TRAILER! Exploring Possibilities Sonya Holins poses with LaToya and Nya Kuhn during the 15th Anniversary Kickoff at the Ladies' Library Association. The event celebrated our 15th season and those in the community who have contributed to our success. See the full program HERE.
Exploring Careers: Young Dieticians Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 24, 2023December 13, 20230 The Merze Tate Explorers partnered with Western Michigan University's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, and Project S.O.A.R. to inspire youth to explore careers in the health and nutrition fields. If you want to share a unique career field with young girls, contact Sonya
Explorer to Compete in New York City Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 15, 2022April 15, 20220 Six members of the Merze Tate Explorers held their breath as they awaited the results. The young women in grades 9th-12th, had just competed with nearly 30 other youth in the inaugural virtual True Colors Next Narrative Monologue Competition. Their hard work had paid off as students competed virtually
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.
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
Explorers Meet Bestselling Artist Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - August 27, 2021August 27, 20210 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! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 14, 2021July 14, 20210 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!
Virtual Auction to Help Girls in Tanzania Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 27, 2021April 27, 20210 TASTE OF THE WORLD TO RAISE $10,000 FOR GIRLS ON TWO CONTINENTS! KALAMAZOO (MICH.) - When Colleagues International passed the Taste of the World fund-raising event to the Merze Tate Explorers, the pandemic hit. Not only were the plans for a fundraiser canceled, so was their study abroad to South Africa.
Explorers Interview Changemaker Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 15, 2021April 15, 20210 In partnership with the Great Michigan Reads, the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, during a Zoom call. That call allowed Explorers to add a Time magazine's 100 Most Influential person to be added to their long list of phenomenal women they have interviewed over the
Explorers Featured for BHM Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 19, 2021February 19, 20210 Kalea Barnes and Maya Daniels represent the Explorers during a Black History Month feature of Merze Tate with WOTV-41 ABC! Sonya Bernard-Hollins shares the history of Merze Tate with reporter Kyle Mitchell of WOTV-41 ABC! Kalamazoo (MICH) - The Merze Tate Explorers were featured on WOTV-41 and ABC affiliate in honor
