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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

Explorers Meet Space Explorer

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Dr. Proctor and Ziggy

KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Before the 1960s, space flight was the figment of Hollywood movie producers' imagination. Could humans visit, let alone live, in outer space? The successful moon landing of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969 made that dream more of a reality. Merze Tate wanted to experience it for

Girls Can! Magazine Fall Edition!

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Girls Can! Magazine cover

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

Girls Can! Magazine Features Bestselling artist

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0
Girls Can! Magazime

The Explorers were excited to meet the bestselling illustrator, Brittany "Bea" Jackson. As we explore possibilities, we share the stories of those we meet in our quarterly magazine, social media, and public media projects. In this edition, we celebrate the students who came up with the winning cover design for

Explorers Create Empowerment Song

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

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 Top in Community Service Award for NAACP

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

Congratulations Explorers! The seniors of the Merze Tate Explorers were named top honorees in the recent Metropolitan Kalamazoo NAACP annual awards ceremony. The students were recognized for their contributions to the community through the Dr. Charles Warfield Youth Community Service Award. The annual NAACP event highlights the work of African Americans

Who Moved My Cheese?

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

Explorers Compete for Best Book Review What happens when life throws you a curve? Do you throw in the towel and quit? Or, do you find new, creative ways to overcome your challenge? This is the theme of the book, Who Moved my Cheese? Teen Edition by Spencer Johnson M.D. Several

Explorers Celebrate Women

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

In partnership with Albion artist Jerome Washington, the students created 2-minute documentaries on the women based on research. The students used editing to bring their voices together with images of women who broke glass ceilings in areas of Education, Medicine, and Entertainment. The multimedia project will be released on September

Video Featuring Explorers Goes National!

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Last Fall up-and-coming film director MJ Harrell shared a video with then co-worker Sonya Bernard-Hollins. Harrell had provided hands-on training in videography to members of the Merze Tate Explorers. He would even accompany them to record an exclusive interview with costume designer Ruth Carter, just days before her

#Don’t Rush the Explorers

by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - 0

The Merze Tate Explorers practice social distancing and fun during their Don't Rush Challenge! https://youtu.be/Xejmu9rgELs Until we get back out into the world...Don't Rush! The Explorers have fun with this #Don't Rush Challenge together/apart.

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