*Header image: From left: Sonya Bernard-Hollins, founder of the Merze Tate Explorers, poses with Explorer Brittany Wright and her mother, Shelly after Brittany earned the Life EMS Social Justice Youth Award from the City of Kalamazoo. As 2022 begins, the Explorers are off to a great start! The Michigan Afterschool Partnership www.miafterschool.org has recognized the
Congratulations to Explorers Sierra Ward and Layla Wallace! Both made local and national news on the same night for their passion for their community. Sierra was recognized on WWMT in Kalamazoo, Michigan for being among the first African American girls in the city to earn a Gold Award from Girl Scouts. This honor, the highest
The Merze Tate Explorers recently elected Sierra Ward as Youth Board President. Ward, a senior at Loy Norrix High School, has been a member of the Explorers since 5th grade. Her dedication to the organization, outgoing personality, and passion for community service were among her many attributes her fellow Explorers noted in their selection of
Explorers Compete for Best Book Review What happens when life throws you a curve? Do you throw in the towel and quit? Or, do you find new, creative ways to overcome your challenge? This is the theme of the book, Who Moved my Cheese? Teen Edition by Spencer Johnson M.D. Several Explorers read the book
What happens when youth continue racist, privileged behavior? This youth video says it all.
Merze Tate Explorers completed a challenge to create a video about the 2020 Census!
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?
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
On the Merze Tate Explorers YouTube Channel, Explorers have designated 28 amazing African American women to highlight during their Moments in Black History Series. From Oprah Winfrey to Oscar winner Ruth Carter, Explorers give you a snippet of the lives of these phenomenal women in 60 seconds! Enjoy more of Explorer Moments in Black History!
