By Park InvestigatorsKaylee Hampton, Cianna Hobson, Sasha Hollins, Korie Thomas-Pritchett, and Aliah Ward Review Full Report HERE Reporter Aliah Ward waits as Tyler Bell, 8, and his mother Vernice, complete a park survey. Copyright - NowKalamazoo KALAMAZOO (MICH.) - Malcolm Jolly couldn’t wait to share what he liked most about Upjohn Park.
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Park Investigation Results
Top 10 Local Parks A Summary Report Merze Tate Explorers Community Voices' Merze Tate Explorers and NowKalamazoo teamed up for a youth investigation of local neighborhood parks in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Of the 15 parks researched, the Explorers selected their top 11. These parks were within walking distance for youth and their families. Bronson
Explorers Interview a Legend
https://youtu.be/cFedfUqPz8o?si=-9WfT27vApP_HBWI PORTAGE (MICH.-) La'Niya had one job, to record the reactions of the Explorers when Jackie Joyner Kersee entered the room. But, starstruck, she put down the recorder and clapped along with the other students and parents as Mrs. Jackie entered the boardroom of the Portage District Library. It's not often
Explorers Honored by Sorority
During their state conference in Kalamazoo, the Merze Tate Explorers received cash and in-kind donations from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The sorority presented $1,000 and gift-wrapping items for the Explorers' annual gift-wrapping fundraiser. Shi'Terriona Straham, an Explorer alumna, received the award and shared how the Explorers impacted her life,
Explorer Receives Historic Scholarship
Aliah Ward poses with her Medallion Medal. Copyright Merze Tate Explorers Explorer Aliah Ward, an Explorer alumna, recently received the prestigious Medallion Scholarship from Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College. Ward, who joined the Merze Tate Explorers as a 4th grader, received the Medallion Scholarship endowed by Dr. Merze Tate, the
EXPLORER FLASHBACK! She Did It! Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Nomination
*The Merze Tate Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President in August. Today, Harris has made history as the first woman Vice President of the United States. Watch the top winning video essays created by Explorers! Arianna Milliner was awarded 1st place and Kimyah Babineaux was
Girls Can! Magazine Explores England
From Kalamazoo to Stonehenge to share stories of history, culture, and Check out the latest edition of Girls Can! Magazine, where our travel writers explore history, culture, and education. Whether it's a story about the history of a one-room schoolhouse or a journey to one of the oldest universities in
Girls Talk Books: Meet Isabel Estrada
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Explorers meet author Isabel Estrada. Estrada is the author of La Mariachi, the story of a little girl who breaks barriers in her hometown Mariachi band. Explorers Juliana Liggins and Zydiora Jones lead this interview. Thank you to the Kalamazoo Public Library, which
Operation Oxford: Celebrating Tate’s Legacy
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
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.