Girls Can! Magazine Goes Quarterly!

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*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

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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

WMU Makes History with Tate

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Western Michigan University honored the legacy of their alumna Dr. Merze Tate with the naming of a college in her honor. From left: Sonya Bernard-Hollins, founder of the Merze Tate Explorers, Lynn Chen-Zhang, WMU Board of Directors Chair, WMU Provost Jen Bott, and Dr. Deveta Gardner, associate dean of the new Merze Tate College.

*Headline image: Western Michigan University honored the legacy of their alumna, Dr. Merze Tate, with the naming of a college in her honor. From left: Sonya Bernard-Hollins, founder of the Merze Tate Explorers, Lynn Chen-Zhang, WMU Board of Directors Chair, WMU Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Jennifer Bott, and

Explorers Meet Bestselling Artist

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Brittany "Bea" Jackson smiles as Explorers see her work.

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 Create Empowerment Song

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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?

Explorers & Scouts Celebrate!

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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!

Tate Honored on Spotify

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Spotify Merze Tate podcast

Thanks to Juan Zalazar for sharing of our amazing role model, Merze Tate, through a Spotify podcast in Spanish! Check out the episode here! https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5pTYmiiuLqz3j8jfLjMxZC

Explorers Move on to College!

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Explorers who graduated from middle school to college were celebrated for their 2021 accomplishments! The Explorers, in partnership with Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan, also recognized three Explorers who earned Silver and Gold Awards. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Maya Daniels, Syann Hollins,

Explorers Partner for Juneteenth

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Juneteenth Kalamazoo

The Merze Tate Explorers joins Jermaine Jackson in a celebration of history and art in the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Kalamazoo. The event, themed, Black Fathers Matter, will be held from Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 19th in Arcadia Creek Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo, the 156th anniversary

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