Reeves honored, memorialized during Celebration of Life

January 16, 2022February 15, 2022 - by Marquis Taylor

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

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

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

Remembering Mel Reeves

Mel, the loving grandpa

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 - by Kellen Reeves

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

January 13, 2022January 14, 2022 - by Henry Pan

‘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

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

‘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

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 - by Amudalat Ajasa

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 …