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,
Explorers Interview Changemaker Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 15, 2021April 15, 20210 In partnership with the Great Michigan Reads, the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, during a Zoom call. That call allowed Explorers to add a Time magazine's 100 Most Influential person to be added to their long list of phenomenal women they have interviewed over the
Explorers Give Backpacks to Kids Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 4, 2021March 4, 20210 The Merze Tate Explorers are learning the importance of philanthropy. The youth council has led fundraising efforts that have helped youth around the globe! Not only have the students contributed $1,000 of their fundraising dollars to a girl in Tanzania for a year of education, they are providing supplies to
Explorers Featured for BHM Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 19, 2021February 19, 20210 Kalea Barnes and Maya Daniels represent the Explorers during a Black History Month feature of Merze Tate with WOTV-41 ABC! Sonya Bernard-Hollins shares the history of Merze Tate with reporter Kyle Mitchell of WOTV-41 ABC! Kalamazoo (MICH) - The Merze Tate Explorers were featured on WOTV-41 and ABC affiliate in honor
SCBWI Features Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 13, 2021February 13, 20210 The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators shares the story of the Merze Tate Explorers! Thanks, SCBWI for your continued efforts to highlight authors and what we do to share the world with children through books! Read the story on The Mitten HERE!
Minidocs & Book Celebrate Local Women in History Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 1, 2021February 1, 20210 Abbey Lincoln made history as an African American actress nominated for a Golden Globe. This Kalamazoo Central graduate has made local history. Her journey is inspiring to the Explorers who have met her. Lincoln is just one of 16 women of Kalamazoo, Michigan featured in the coloring book, Your Turn:
Sierra Ward: Explorer Youth Board President Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 5, 2020November 5, 20200 The Merze Tate Explorers recently elected Sierra Ward as Youth Board President. Ward, a senior at Loy Norrix High School, has been a member of the Explorers since 5th grade. Her dedication to the organization, outgoing personality, and passion for community service were among her many attributes her fellow Explorers
