By Shi’Terriona Straham (second from left) Thursday, January 24th, The Merze Tate Explorers traveled to the University of Michigan to meet and interviewed Margot Shetterly, the author of the breathtaking book, Hidden Figures. ANN ARBOR (MICH.)-Hidden Figures is a true story of three African American women who worked at N.A.S.A and whom were very intelligent individuals.
Header image: Shi’Terriona Straham of Albion (in sweatshirt that reads “Michigan”) poses with other Explorers on the Friends Good Will sailing ship in South Haven, MI. Program leader Sonya Bernard-Hollins is in the middle of the photo. (Courtesy photo) Shi’Terriona Straham makes a presentation at the Albion District Library about her upcoming writers’ group trip
by Sonya Bernard-Hollins, Founder-Merze Tate Explorers KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- Nearly two dozen Explorers came out to serve the guest of the 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 15 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. More than 200 community leaders, public officials, and residents joined in the celebration that celebrated the Rev. Dr. King through
KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- As six girls from Michigan plan to experience the culture and geography of Europe and earn three college credits, they have plenty of work to do. The cost of this all-inclusive educational experience is $4,500 per student. While this price seems astronomical to the families of each student, the priceless experience is worth
Wow! Thanks so much to Domino’s Pizza and the supporters of the Merze Tate Explorers who helped us raise $1,000 toward our Study Abroad experience to Paris and Italy in July 2017! As the Merze Tate Explorers plan more world experiences, we know it will take money and lots of support from our community, family,
Shemaiah represents the Merze Tate Explorers as she shares of what she and five other girls anticipate regarding their 2017 European trip! Radio Interview
After an amazing Travel Writers Academy, Shadae Hillsman shared of her experiences during a week of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Media). Click here to check out our interview! Explorers on Lori Moore
4TH Annual Girls Can! Collaborative a Success KALAMAZOO, MI – Nearly 200 participants came out for arts, crafts, and interactive leadership activities offered during the 4th Annual Girls Can! Collaborative. The event was held September 9, 2016, as part of the monthly Art Hop festivities at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Hosted by the Merze
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