Girls Can! Celebrates 11
For the past 11 years the Explorers have been working their way toward seeing every continent. With 3 down, we will share of our 2019 adventures and unveil our 2020 destination at our 11th Annual Girls Can! event from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. That day also marks the International Day of the Girl which
Explorers to Celebrate
2019 has been a whirlwind of excitement for the Merze Tate Explorers. Exclusive interviews with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter, meetings with state legislators in Washington DC, and a cultural emersion experience in Japan are just some of the many amazing opportunities the Explorers have to celebrate. Student leaders of the Explorers will host the
Explorers in Japan!
Mt. Fuji, the historic Skywalk, and Tokyo were just some of the amazing places the Explorers visited during their two weeks in Japan. Thanks to a partnership with Kalamazoo’s Numazu Sister City delegation, four Explorers experienced the food, culture, and host family life of Japan. This year’s Girls Can! Magazine will feature the stories from
Explorers Assist Chefs for Kids
Mattawan (MICH)- Members of the Merze Tate Explorers served as assistant chefs for the recent Stone Soup competition at Pretty Lake Vacation Camp and Adventure Centre. The Explorers not only learned how to create unique meals from fresh food products grown locally, they also created this amazing video to highlight the event! For more information
Explorers Travel Series
The Merze Tate Explorers are creating travel experiences and sharing them with the world! This first episode of Explorers Travel the World takes viewers on a fun historic journey of Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Explorers will visit DC in July to create multi-media projects of their adventures! Stay tuned! Check out this episode:
Explorers Win in Say Something! Festival
Members of the Merze Tate Explorers entered their short video projects in Public Media Network’s Say Something! Media and Ideas Festival in April. The students’ works were viewed to a studio audience and were recognized among media makers of all ages. Tirrea Billings, an Explorer mentor, won for her documentary, “The Arcus Center for Social
Explorers Highlight History
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!
Oscar Winner with Explorers
Before Ruth Carter became the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design, she spoke with the Explorers! Thanks to Ruth for her patience and interest in the Explorers who asked her about her career, inspirations, and mentor, Spike Lee! Check out the interview posted in collaboration with Public Media Network! See
Explorers Meet Ruth Carter
Oscar nominated costume designer Ruth Carter sat down for an exclusive interview with the Merze Tate Explorers. Ten of the Explorers traveled to Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where Carter was one of the college’s featured speakers for their annual series. Look for video and more stories from the Explorers soon!