*The Merze Tate Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President in August. Today, Harris has made history as the first woman Vice President of the United States. Watch the top winning video essays created by Explorers! Arianna Milliner was awarded 1st place and Kimyah Babineaux was awarded 2nd place. Great job,
*Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President on August 19th. As Harris makes history as the first woman Vice President, we reflect on the winning articles and videos the students created. 1st Place Essay: By Alayna Kuhn California Senator Kamala Harris made history as she accepted the nomination for Vice President
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 in the city as
The Explorers are keeping their skills as journalists fresh as they write about virtual experiences. In one recent Zoom workshop, students learned the importance of healthy skin and how to maintain it. Guest presenter and Mary Kay Consultant Dr. Justine Franklin, provided items to Explorers in advance for a Spa Day they could experience together.
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 historic Oscar win for Best
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
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!