Explorer to Compete in New York City

Six members of the Merze Tate Explorers held their breath as they awaited the results. The young women in grades 9th-12th, had just competed with nearly 30 other youth in the inaugural virtual True Colors Next Narrative Monologue Competition. Their hard work had paid off as students competed virtually for two spots to perform in

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha met with members of the Merze Tate Explorers via Zoom.

Explorers Interview Changemaker

In partnership with the Great Michigan Reads, the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, during a Zoom call. That call allowed Explorers to add a Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential person to be added to their long list of phenomenal women they have interviewed over the past decade. The interview with

A Turning Point: Kamala Harris Makes History

*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