The Explorers were excited to meet the bestselling illustrator, Brittany “Bea” Jackson. As we explore possibilities, we share the stories of those we meet in our quarterly magazine, social media, and public media projects. In this edition, we celebrate the students who came up with the winning cover design for our issue. Sasha Hollins, Sanaa
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
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
In partnership with Albion artist Jerome Washington, the students created 2-minute documentaries on the women based on research. The students used editing to bring their voices together with images of women who broke glass ceilings in areas of Education, Medicine, and Entertainment. The multimedia project will be released on September 7th. Local organizations also came
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
Daughters of Civil Rights Leaders:GirlTrek features a candid talk with Dr. Bernice King and Ilyasah Shabazz By Kennedy Hudson KALAMAZOO (MICH.)-On May 15, I viewed a live Facebook talk with Dr. Bernice King and IIyasah Shabazz hosted by GirlTrek. The ladies spoke about growing up in families involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Bernice
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?