The Voice of Black Minnesota since 1934.
‘We developed the Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship for students at the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul to continue to follow the path that Mel had blazed.’
Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation awards first Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship Read More
‘Minnesota is better for Mel Reevesās voice and work, and he will be greatly missed.’
Gov. Walz declares Jan. 13, 2022, ‘Mel Reeves Day’ in the State of Minnesota Read More
‘Mel stood out as the kind of unabashed voice of the community…’
Mel Reeves had an indelible impact on Twin Cities activists and journalists Read More
‘One of the best ways that we can honor Melās legacy is to press forward in the pursuit of justice.’
We have nothing to lose but our chains: a tribute to Mel Reeves Read More
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 …
My first: Mel Reeves Read More
Homegoing services have been announced for the beloved activist and journalist Mel Reeves who passed away on Jan. 6, 2022.
Live stream: Homegoing service for journalist, activist Mel Reeves Read More
‘He was a fighter for justice who cared about the underdog. He was always thinking about who we need to stand up for.’
Fighter with a big heart: activist, journalist, MSR stalwart Mel Reeves passes at age 64 Read MoreWesley Snipes is free The āBladerunnerā couldnāt outrun the feds. TMZ was the first to report that he is out on supervised release after serving two years …
Halle, Wesley, and the voice of Elmo: Did you know…. by Mel Reeves Read MoreLike referees who bring attention to themselves, the U.S. big-business press, alongĀ with the color commentators with their unbalanced, intrusiveĀ and unfavorableĀ coverage of African and AfricanAmerican athletes duringĀ the London Olympics,brought shame …
Ugly America rears its head with Olympic coverage ā Mel Reeves Read More
Melvyn Gilbert-Reeves was born on September 21, 1957, in Opa Locka (currently known as Miami Gardens), Florida. He died on January 6, 2022.
Melvyn Gilbert-Reeves Read More
A year has passed since we here at the MSR lost our dear friend and colleague Mel Reeves.
Remembering Mel Read More
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.
Reeves honored, memorialized during Celebration of Life Read More
I loved my dad and he loved me. Still, something about being a grandfather brought a new type of joy out of him.
Mel, the loving grandpa Read More
Scary stuff in St. Paul The recent attack on St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter III by the St. Paul Police Federation can be categorized as police violence in another …
Opinion: Police Federation attack on Melvin Carter III dispels myth of cop neutrality Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Motown legend Martha Reeves is featured in a new documentary released in February that features collaborations between veteran and younger, newer performers. …
Martha Reeves tells of her six-month secretarial stint at Motown Read More
Relatively speaking, the year seemed a bit calmer in the Twin Cities as communities continued to reemerge from the fog of Covid and adapt to a landscape forever changed in its wake.
2022: The Year in Review Read More
The BIPOC muralist art collective Creatives after Curfew recently finished reimagining and retouching the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorderās signature mural.
Artist collective re-envisions MSR mural Read More
This week Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield IIIās son Charles E. Crutchfield IV interviews his father for the MSR on the most recent COVID-19 developments.
āPlease tell everyone how important it is to get vaccinatedā Read More
The Racial Justice Network recently hosted an engaging virtual discussion on the Question #2 ballot measure.
Black leaders, activists debate police reform ballot question Read More
Thompson has faced calls to resign from several DFL leaders, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, amid reports of previous domestic violence abuse allegations.
Rep. Thompsonās supporters rally to his defense Read More