Explorers Celebrate Aviation History Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 10, 2025November 10, 20250 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 Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - November 3, 2025November 3, 20250 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! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 29, 2025September 29, 20250 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 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
Girls Can! Magazine Celebrates Changemakers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - August 19, 2025August 19, 20250 Explorers have interviewed changemakers who took time out of their schedules for exclusive inspirational conversations. Check out interviews with Olympic legend Jackie Joyner Kersee, artist JooYoung Choi, and more in this multi-media edition of Girls Can! Have your phone ready to scan QR codes that link to the interviews on
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
