Museum Adventures with the Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 8, 2021November 8, 20210 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- The Merze Tate Explorers continued their tradition of meeting amazing women in unique careers during a visit to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The Explorers' Saturday Academy hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, has provided programming that has introduced girls to careers in the floral industry and museum curation.
Girls Can! Magazine Goes Quarterly! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 *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
Provost Invites Public to Celebrate Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 30, 2021September 30, 20210 Western Michigan University Provost Jennifer Bott is inviting the community to celebrate history in the making. Dr. Vernie Merze Tate (1905-1996) was a 1927 graduate of the university (See details of her life in the previous post.) Her dedication to the university during her life and in the bequests she
WMU Makes History with Tate Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 18, 2021September 18, 20210 *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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - August 27, 2021August 27, 20210 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 & Scouts Celebrate! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 14, 2021July 14, 20210 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!
Explorers Move on to College! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 1, 2021July 1, 20210 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,
International All-Girl Production Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 12, 2021May 12, 20210 When girls from two continents join forces they can change their worlds. The Merze Tate Explorers and the WoteSawa Domestic Workers Organization in Tanzania have brought their talents together for an international scholarship fundraiser! Their goal to raise $10,000 to split between both organizations will help provide educational scholarships for
Explorer Wins Poetry Out Loud Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 5, 2021May 5, 20210 The Merze Tate Explorers were the only nonprofit organizations in Michigan represented in the 2021 Poetry Out Loud competition. A dozen Explorers took part in their first competition with a group-wide competition won by Explorer Sierra Ward who represented the organization in the state finals. Alayna Kuhn entered and won
Explorers Prepare for Taste of the World Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 22, 2021April 23, 20210 KALAMAZOO (MICH.) - When Colleagues International passed the Taste of the Worldfund-raising event to the Merze Tate Explorers, the pandemic hit. Not only were the plans for a fundraiser canceled, so was their study abroad to South Africa. A year later, a Zoom relationship with girls in Mwanza, Tanzania has
