Explorer Headed to Vietnam Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 16, 2025September 16, 20250 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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - June 10, 2025June 10, 20250 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
Congrats Explorer Grads! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - June 3, 2025June 3, 20250 We are excited to celebrate our Explorer college graduates! Maya Daniels - Spelman College Daniels received a Bachelor of Arts in International Education and will head to the Peace Corps in the fall to work at a school in Vietnam. Sierra Ward - Western Michigan University Sierra received a Bachelor of Business
Explorers Investigate Kalamazoo Parks Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 23, 2025May 10, 20250 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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - April 1, 2025April 7, 20250 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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 13, 2025April 7, 20250 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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 22, 2024October 23, 20240 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
Operation Oxford: Celebrating Tate’s Legacy Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 6, 2024September 6, 20240 When Merze Tate stepped off the train in 1932 Oxford, England, she had a dream. She had already succeeded in every educational endeavor she pursued. She had earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Western Michigan University, making her the first African American to earn the honor at that institution.
Flashback! KVCC Welcomes Dr. Washington Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 26, 2024July 26, 20240 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- It's hard to believe that it has been more than five years since the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. L. Marshal Washington, the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. In the fall of 2019, the young reporters included Sasha and Syann Hollins, Shemaiah Lawler, and Layla Wallace.
Explorers Interview Space History Maker Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 26, 2024July 26, 20240 KALAMAZOO (MICH)- What do you pack for a trip to outer space? How do you use the bathroom in a spaceship? Where do you land when you come back into the atmosphere? These are some of the questions curious Explorers asked Sian Proctor, the first African American woman to pilot
