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FLASHBACK: A Turning Point: Kamala Harris Makes History

by Alayna Kuhn - 0

*Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President on August 19th. As Harris makes history as the first woman Vice President, we reflect on the winning articles and videos the students created. 1st Place Essay: By Alayna Kuhn https://youtu.be/ubCQXl7hvlY Alaya shares how Kamala's nomination (and now win) as Vice President

Applications Open for New Explorers

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

Do you know an adventurous, inquisitive girl in grades 3rd through 12th? Applications are now available for those interested in joining the world's only all-girl travel writers academy. Young Explorers use what they learn as journalists to inspire those in their community and beyond to explore possibilities in life. As

Operation Oxford: Celebrating Tate’s Legacy

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

When Merze Tate stepped off the train in 1932 Oxford, England, she had a dream. She had already succeeded in every educational endeavor she pursued. She had earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Western Michigan University, making her the first African American to earn the honor at that institution.

Flashback! KVCC Welcomes Dr. Washington

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers interview president of KVCC

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 Interview Space History Maker

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Dr. Proctor and Ziggy

KALAMAZOO (MICH)- What do you pack for a trip to outer space? How do you use the bathroom in a spaceship? Where do you land when you come back into the atmosphere? These are some of the questions curious Explorers asked Sian Proctor, the first African American woman to pilot

Explorers Interview History Maker

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers meet Justice Kyra Bolden

Kalamazoo (Mich.)- Believe in your dreams was the message Justice Kyra Bolden shared with the Merze Tate Explorers during an exclusive interview in Kalamazoo's Warner, Norcross, and Judd law firm. Attorney James Liggins invited the Explorers to ask questions of Justice Bolden about her challenges and triumphs on her road

Spinx Musicians Inspire Explorers

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers pose with members of Sphinx Virtuosi after a recent concert in Kalamazoo.

KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- According to Symphony.org "People of color now make up about 21 percent of orchestra players nationwide...according to a study by the League of American Orchestras." Thanks to the Sphinx Virtuosi, string musicians of color have a place to shine. The Explorers and their families enjoyed a night

Remembering Merze Tate

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers in Blanchard.

BLANCHARD (MICH.)- The Merze Tate Explorers had the opportunity to honor Merze Tate after a recent visit to her hometown of Blanchard. Historian Dan Shaw took Explorers on an eye-opening tour of what life was like for Tate during the early 20th century. The students ended the tour with a

Explorers Go Old School at CMU

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Explorers pose in front of the sign at CMU

MT. PLESEANT (MICH.)- Korie Pritchett Evans raised her hands excitedly when Explorers were asked, "Who wants to wear the dunce hat?" She didn't know what "dunce" meant, but the pointy hat in the corner looked fun. Once she was told that the dunce hat was for students who were not

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