Remembering Mel Reeves | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Reeves honored, memorialized during Celebration of Life

by Marquis Taylor January 16, 2022February 15, 2022

Outpourings of love, respect, admiration, and gratitude were on full display during the January 13 memorial service for Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) stalwart, journalist, and activist Mel Reeves.

Remembering Mel Reeves

Gov. Walz declares Jan. 13, 2022, ‘Mel Reeves Day’ in the State of Minnesota

by MSR News Online January 13, 2022January 14, 2022

‘Minnesota is better for Mel Reeves’s voice and work, and he will be greatly missed.’

Remembering Mel Reeves

Mel, the loving grandpa

by Kellen Reeves January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

I loved my dad and he loved me. Still, something about being a grandfather brought a new type of joy out of him.

Remembering Mel Reeves

Mel Reeves had an indelible impact on Twin Cities activists and journalists

by H. Jiahong Pan January 13, 2022January 14, 2022

‘Mel stood out as the kind of unabashed voice of the community…’

Remembering Mel Reeves

We have nothing to lose but our chains: a tribute to Mel Reeves

by Nekima Levy Armstrong, Esq January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

‘One of the best ways that we can honor Mel’s legacy is to press forward in the pursuit of justice.’

Remembering Mel Reeves

My first: Mel Reeves

by Amudalat Ajasa January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

There are a lot of firsts in our lives that we will never forget. Even before we have the capacity to remember, our firsts are being documented by our loved ones around us. In my case, one first I will never forget was my first editor: Mel Reeves. When the pandemic took the world by […]