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Explorers Celebrate Aviation History

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
November is Aviation Month. Let's celebrate those who have made history and continue to inspire us today.

If you had the opportunity to interview an astronaut, what would you ask? The Merze Tate Explorers have had the honor of interviewing legends in various fields. In November, we flashback on some of our most celebrated women who have made history in aviation. While Bessie Coleman set the stage

Operation Content Creation a Success

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- What can you do with just $45 and 60 minutes?For the Merze Tate Explorers, that was all the time they had to bring a dream career story to life. Armed with creativity and confidence, two teams of Explorers raced through the aisles of the local Salvation Army to

Content Creator Crew Applications Open!

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
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Are you, or someone you know, excited about creating content and sharing it with the world? Do you and your friends want to take part in media to entertain and inspire your peers and beyond? If so, we would love to have you on our crew as a Girls Can!

Explorer Headed to Vietnam

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Maya Daniels graduates from Spelman College

Sonya Hollins and a young Maya Daniels in 2014. KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Maya Daniels entered the dorms of Kalamazoo College with her favorite pillow and her small suitcase. The little red-headed girl with the braids smiled as she saw familiar faces and some new ones. She would be a college student for

Explorers Use Media to Highlight Donors

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When we teach kids how to use media for good, they can bring a new perspective to old marketing techniques. I am super proud of these Explorers who created the series, "Why I Give," to highlight our most dedicated donors over the past 18 years. Diane Lang, a new

Explorers Investigate Kalamazoo Parks

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Kids play in the water after the interview sessions.

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 - Merze Tate Explorers KALAMAZOO (MICH.) -  Malcolm Jolly couldn’t wait to share what he liked most about Upjohn

Explorers Interview a Legend

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Explorers interview Jackie Joyner Kersee

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

Explorer Auditions Featured on Fox 17

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Lena Richardson is interviewed by Fox 17 news.

Kalamazoo (Mich.-) How do you become an Explorer? Over the past 18 years, the nonprofit organization has welcomed girls who have a passion for media and travel. On February 8, girls in grades 3rd–9th were invited to audition for a place in the 2025 academy class. Students were selected based

Girls Can! Magazine Explores England

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

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

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