Explorer Sierra Ward is WMU Royalty Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 28, 2023November 28, 20230 Merze Tate Explorer Sierra Ward has followed in Merze Tate's footsteps as a proud Bronco. While Tate made history as the first African American to earn a B.A. degree from WMU in 1927, Ward also made history as the first Merze Tate Explorer to make WMU Homecoming royalty! Dr. Tate would
Girls Can! Magazine Fall Edition! Girls Can! Magazine Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 17, 2023November 18, 20230 In this edition of Girls Can! Magazine, Explorers will share their adventures from Kalamazoo to Kentucky! In addition to the fun articles, we have included QR codes for some of the stories that link to videos from our YouTube page. Enjoy! https://issuu.com/communityvoices/docs/girls_can_2023_fall_edition?fr=sOTcwNDY4MTUxOTA
Explorers Take Books on the Road Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 1, 2023January 16, 20240 https://youtu.be/zdT67nCQiXc?si=Xy_ZxyDLR1GRiqqF KALAMAZOO (MICH.) - Cows, planes, barbers, and music...oh, my! Those are the things viewers will experience in a new video series created by the Merze Tate Explorers. The Girls Talk Books video series features children's books that are brought to life with the help of bubbly Explorer reporters. Thanks to
Thank you, Partners! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 18, 2023October 18, 20230 The Merze Tate Explorers celebrates 15 years in 2023! What began as a grassroots program to expose girls to careers, college, and media as travel writers has become the first international girls' travel writers organization! Thank you to all of our partners who have shared our vision!
Explorers Featured on PBS Affiliate Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 11, 2023October 11, 20230 (GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. )- WGVU in Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently featured the Merze Tate Explorers in their Kalamazoo Lively Arts Series. This was an amazing opportunity for our organization to share what we do and the passion behind it! https://youtu.be/_7FQhnRONo4?si=BwX6D9WiJeNAu6cs
Explorers Kick Off 15th Year! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 1, 2023October 18, 20230 The time has come to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey - our 15th Anniversary! This momentous occasion is a reflection of our past achievements and a gateway to the exciting future that lies ahead. The invitation-only event will occur in October at the Ladies’ Library Association in Kalamazoo. We
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
Education + Fun = Explorer Summer Academy Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 13, 2023July 13, 20230 The Merze Tate Explorers' Summer S.T.E.A.M. Academy was packed with fun, education, and travel for the 20 participants who visited such places as the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, and Lansing for Hall of Justice and State Capitol tours. In addition, actress Holly Fulger stopped in
Explorers Share Adventures on YouTube Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 13, 2023July 13, 20230 https://youtu.be/wFfZFy5XCtk Whether visiting Mammoth Caves or having fun with an area artist, the Merze Tate Explorers use media to inspire their community and beyond. As we upload more amazing adventure snippets to our YouTube Video Library, please Subscribe and Like our projects. Explorers work hard to create this content and would
Explorer Becomes Published Author Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - June 18, 2023June 18, 20230 *Header image: Sonya Hollins poses with Kalea Barnes and her new book, Chef Jasmine Goes to Tanzania. One student rose to the occasion when Sonya Hollins challenged her Explorers to write a book. Kalea Barnes, a culinary entrepreneur, combined her passion and her role as an Explorer to write Chef