The Explorers competed for the first time in the Michigan History Day State Finals. They are the first non-school organization to compete and make it to the State finals! Their entry, “Exploring Merze Tate: Breaking Barriers Around the World,” won for Best Use of Newspapers special award at the State competition held live on YouTube
What happens when Explorers learn what it takes to become doctors through a Scout Medical Badge Day? Can Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas earn their scout badges?
Teaching youth about the Census today will allow them to responsible citizens in the future!
Congratulations to the Explorers who are the first non-school entity to enter the Michigan History Day competition! Their efforts at the regional competition held at Western Michigan University on March 7th has led to the team earning a place in the state competition. Their exhibit: Exploring Merze Tate: Breaking Barriers Around the World features the
Who was the first African American female commercial pilot from Kalamazoo, Michigan? What African American woman graduate of Kalamazoo Central went on to co-star with Sidney Poitier? While icons such as Rosa Parks and Sojourner Truth have roots in Michigan, not many know of the amazing women who broke barriers in Kalamazoo in the areas
Nearly a dozen Explorers recently completed their first college credit as a class! A partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College has allowed students as young as 14 to become official college students and take classes toward future degree programs. Check out this video produced by Explorer Zaria Barrow!
MARSHALL (MICH.)-Sonja Emziah was recently presented with the Merze Tate Explorers annual SHEro award. Emziah was presented with the honor during a regional Boy Scouts Southern Shores leadership meeting in Marshall. The Explorers have had new opportunities open to them since joining forces with the Boy Scouts more than two years ago. The partnership provides
On International Day of the Girl the Explorers and Kalamazoo Valley Community College made an historic announcement. After 11 years of helping girls explore the possibilities of life, the nonprofit has partnered to with KVCC to provide college classes for students are early as 6th grade. The announcement took place at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s
The Explorers are on the move! A new partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College will allow Explorers as young as 6th grade to take college courses! To provide this opportunity to our students without barriers, we are on a quest to raise $10,000 for scholarships, books, and course fees. Please help by joining us at
