Reel Urban News: Dr. Sofia Toro, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science speaks with Michael Reel about the institutions inaugural TransferFest. Encouraged by her father, Dr. Toro represents the first generation in her family to attend college. Thank you Dr. Ashanti Carter, Director of Community College Partnerships for this unique opportunity. @cdu_com @cdu @cdrewupsych @simonvisionmedia @michaelreel #cdu #transferfest #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbanmedia #provost #HBCU #michaelreel #journalist #executiveproducer #media #medicalschool
Reel Urban News Archives 2014: What an opportunity to share a brief conversation with television pioneer Norman Lear a little over 9 years ago while attending a @producersguild conference. #normanlear #producersguild #michaelreel #reelurbannews #television
Reel Urban News Now: “As we gather today on this vibrant campus rooted in South Los Angeles, I am reminded of our humble beginnings. From the day the Charles R. Drew Post Graduate Medical School was chartered, we've grown from a mere vision in the hearts of our founders to a beacon of education, equity, opportunity, and hope that can be seen far and wide.” Dr. David M. Carlisle, President and CEO, Charles R.Drew University of Medicine and Science - State of the University 2023 speech captured by our cameras at @oslcdu #cduresearch #charlesrdrewuniversityofmedicineandscience @simonvisionmedia #director @michaelreel #executiveproducer #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #hbcu #medicalcollege #collegeofmedicine #mdprogram
Reel Urban News Now: Congratulations to Kevin Maxwell my long time director and friend for successfully moderating a panel discussion with the stars, writers and executives of the hit FX Network show, SnowFall. Maxwell guided the cast and crew through a series of pertinent questions that drew meaningful answers and engaged each attendee. Maxwell is pictured with SnowFall actress, Michael Hyatt, who played Sharon 'Cissy' Saint-Williams and Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. Kevin Maxwell is the USC John Singleton Scholar. Congrats on your big night and continued success. We’re all so proud of you! #snowfall #snowfallfx #cocaine #cocaînedrama #usc #usccinamaticarts #director #johnsingleton #scholar #actress #michaelhyatt #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanmedia #michaelreel @michaelreel #tvdrama #awardwinning @uscannenberg
Reel Urban News Archives 2016: Actress Meghan Good and her former husband DeVon Franklin are pictured with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. “I love this photo.” MGR Reel Urban News: Devon, out of the nine chapters in your recently published book, The Wait, which chapter resonates with you the most? Devon Franklin:”It’s chapter six that I wrote for men that really resonates with me the most. That chapter is straight from the heart. It’s also what I lived.” Reel Urban News: Meagan, speaking to woman from a chapter perspective in The Wait, what is your primary focus? Meagan Good:“I focus on that we all have a very similar journey as it pertains to women losing their virginity, what our experiences are like in relationships and ultimately how we come to a decision when you decide to wait.” Photo Credit: Kevin Maxwell #thewait #meagangood #devonfranklin #authors #book #bestseller #powercouple #actress #producer #hollywood #blackhollywood #lovethispic #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages @meagangood @devonfranklin @michaelreel #michaelreel #reelurbanarchives #2016 #bookcover #published #couple #divorce #marriage #celebrity
Reel Urban News Archives 2020: Distinguished Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump is one-on-one with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. Crump is discussing the continued murder of Black men and women at the hands of some in law enforcement. At the time of our interview attorney Crump was in the throws of the Breonna Taylor murder case. Our piece with Ben Crump will post to ReelUrbanNews.com in the near future. Photo Credits: @simonvisionmedia #bencrump @attorneycrump #civilrightsattorney #blackmen #blackwomen #lawenforcement #murder #race #hatecrime #hatred #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #journalism #independent #media #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Archives 2016: Petri Hawkins Byrd is the Bailiff on Judge Judy, the No. 1 daytime TV show in syndication for six consecutive seasons. In his twentieth season on Judge Judy, Byrd speaks with Reel Urban News about the longevity of the show and his quiet but powerful presence as bailiff. “Security is a funny thing. When you have it and it works, you barely notice that it’s there. And when you need it and it works, that’s when you notice what it’s worth.” Petri Hawkins Byrd With nearly a Million views we invite you to watch our on-set exclusive now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #petrihawkinsbyrd #bailiff #judgejudy #onset #exclusive #syndicated #judgeshow #judge #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #digitalcontent
Reel Urban News Op-Ed: On an evening when the political winds are still blowing our thoughts and prayers are with Mark Ridley-Thomas and family. Ridley-Thomas spoke exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in October of 2022. Mark, a long time supporter of the university was present when the medical school announced its MD program accreditation. Like so many of you, I’ve been in close proximity with the veteran politician, witnessing his personal style, vast social and political experience, influence and willingness to assist and help others. He remains a champion not only for Black Americans residing in Los Angeles and around the nation, but for all Americans globally. A Husband, Father, Civil Rights Leader, Preacher, Politician, Mentor, and Friend. May our God continue to bless and keep you. Michael Reel, Publisher and Executive Producer, Reel Urban News. @mrtempower #markridleythomas #politics #statesman #politician #baptistpreacher #preacher #blackman #blackamericans #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #publisher #executiveproducer #journalist #oped @cdu_com
Reel Urban News Remembers: In 2019 beloved ‘Young and the Restless’ soap opera star, Kristoff St. John died at the age of 52. According to reports, his body was discovered in his home by a friend. As daytimes leading soap opera, The Young and the Restless celebrates 50 years on-air, the incredible work and talent of the late and long time cast member Kristoff St. John comes to mind. In 2016 Reel Urban News caught up with St. John on the red carpet during a pre-Emmy party. We asked the veteran actor if he believed success in Hollywood should require a sense of personal responsibility. Kristoff St. John in his own words: “I realized that I couldn’t do the things that I had seen other child actors do that were on the downside, sliding … I knew that I had to keep myself together and it’s the same thing today. It’s even more of a powerful responsibility because being seen in the public eye, especially as an African American man, there’s a lot of weight that goes with that.” #kristoffstjohn @youngandrestlesscbs @soapoperanewsss #emmyawards #naacpimageawards #father #mentalhealth #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #redcarpet #awardwinning #actor #cbs #daytime
Reel Urban News Exclusive: “I think I was drawn to this business because I realized everybody’s got to eat. “It’s natural in our culture to be hospitable, to dine with each other and to break bread as we say. Keep in mind, everybody comes in here not only to digest the food but for the vibe. I hope every time you walk away from Post & Beam you walk away with a memory.” Michael Reel is one-on-one with Chef and Restauranteur John Cleveland of @postandbeamla. Check out our chef and restaurant profile via ReelUrbanNews.com. #chefjohncleveland @postandbeamla #resturant #restauranteur #comfortfood #soulfood #brunch #diner #lunch #cocktails #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #exclusive #michaelreel @michaelreel #oneonone #digitalmedia #profile #vibe
Reel Urban News Archives 2016: Celebrating Y&R’s 50th Anniversary- Stars of day times The Young and the Restless (Y&R,) actress Kate Linder who played Easter the long time maid of the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) and actor Christian LeBlanc who stars as attorney Michael Baldwin are pictured with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. Photos taken at the Hollywood Museum. @youngandrestlesscbs #theyoungandtherestless #theyoungandtherestlesscbs #daytime #soapopera #daytimeemmys #katelinder @christianjleblanc #michaelreel #reel #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbannews @michaelreel #hollywoodmuseum
Reel Urban News Now: A top-drawer restaurant must have a sous chef who embraces the vision and direction of the head chef. Cleveland and Sous Chef Jaron Quetel’s culinary knowledge complement one another. “Primarily the responsibility that I have is to help Chef John Celevand with his vision,” says Quetel. “When you take on leadership here it’s signing up to play a very strong role in reinventing the Black chef. It’s time to retire ‘Aunt Jemima.’ It’s time to retire ‘Uncle Ben.’ Our one-on-one with #souschef Jaron Quetel is brilliant, and insightful. Watch our exclusive @postandbeamla profile now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #postandbeamla #souschef #chef #scrathkitchen #visionary #comfortfood #uncleben #auntjemima #blackchefs #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbansociety #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #culinary @postandbeamla
Reel Urban News: Michael Reel prepares for an on-camera conversation with one of L.A.’s top Mixologist. #reels #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #lights #camera #focused #creator #writer #bar #mixologist #journalist #producer #cameraman
Reel Urban News Archive 2020: Pictured with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News are professional wrestler Zion Clark and award-winning journalist and author Jim Hirsch. “I felt fast and dangerous – more than usual, which is good. I want to be able to sell that feeling so when I walk into any room, when I walk into any cage, or I walk onto any mat, it doesn’t matter where I’m at – they’re going to feel my energy knowing that I’m here for a war, I’m here to battle.” Zion Clark. Watch our exclusive interview and profile with Clark and Hirsch now at reelurbannews.com. @bigz97 #zionclark #wrestler #fighter #paralympics #jimhirch #hurricane #author #sportswriter #michaelreel @michaelreel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbannewsimages #exclusive #athlete
Reel Urban News Exclusive: “I think I was drawn to this business because I realized everybody’s got to eat.” Chef John Cleveland, @postandbeamla. Reel Urban News cameras were granted unprecedented access while filming in the famed L.A. eatery. In addition to speaking with the owners, we chatted with staff and patrons of Post & Beam. Michael Reel and Chef John Cleveland are one-on-one at ReelUrbanNews.com. #eat #food #freshproduce #executivechef #stratchkitchen #postandbeamla #restaurant #californiacomfortfood #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reels #michaelreel @michaelreel #exclusive #profile #digital #foodbusiness #soulfood
Reel Urban News Now: Celebrated chef and restaurateur John Cleveland has ensured that its reputation remains intact. “Post & Beam has been here for 10 years and we’re simply carrying on a rich tradition. Under the watchful eyes of Chef John and his wife and business partner, Roni Cleveland Post & Beam continues to flourish. “This restaurant is in a neighborhood that I grew up in and to have a business here where people love the food and they love us is the best.” Chef John and Roni Cleveland spoke exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. In the closing moments of our profile, Chef John said, “I think I was drawn to this business because I realized everybody’s got to eat. “It’s natural in our culture to be hospitable, to dine with each other and to break bread as we say. Keep in mind, everybody comes in here not only to digest the food but for the vibe. I hope every time you walk away from Post & Beam you walk away with a memory.” Watch our exclusive Post&Beam profile now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #postandbeamla @postandbeamla #comfortfood #chefjohncleveland #crenshawmall #soulfood #cocktails #blackchefs #hospatality #breakbread #michaelreel @michaelreel #exclusive #freshproduce #reelurbannews #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reel #tellingourstories #independentmedia
Reel Urban News Archives 2014: Senator Christopher Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com about the importance of 12 Years A Slave winning the Best Picture Oscar, 2014 and the election of Cheryl Boone Isaacs, as the first African American to serve as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Dodd who was candid and heartfelt, shared his philosophy on the role movies have played educating Americans. “How many people’s lives were changed in the 1940’s because they saw “A Gentleman’s Agreement,” a film about antisemitism. How many lives were changed after seeing “To kill A Mockingbird?,” stated Dodd. “ “We can talk about the documentaries, editorials and newspapers, but I suspect many American’s became better educated by viewing those films than anything else,” “Philadelphia,” with Tom Hanks, about HIV and AIDS, caused people to have a different view of that disease and the problem,” Dodd expressed. In the closing moments, Dodd who spoke exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News shared his final perspective on the movie business. “Film didn’t just entertain you and me, it taught us something. It changed the way we look at our neighbors and our look at the world in which we live.” Hollywood, @senchrisdodd @motionpictures #hollywood #michaelreel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #movie #filmmaking #moviebusiness
Reel Urban News Now: Williams takes great pride in his early work with Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington. “It’s great working with them and to see them blossom into these superstars. I’m like a big brother. I’m proud of them.” In the closing moments of our time with Marlon Williams, the award-winning producer shares his hope and vision for the music industry with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. “Hopefully the Sounds Of Crenshaw will brighten everybody’s horizon on this music thing and bring some love back into it.” Watch our one-on-one music profile with Marlon Williams at ReelUrbanNews.com. Photo: Reel Urban Images / Reggie Simon @simonvisionmedia #soundsofcrenshaw #marlonwilliams #musicproducer #musicdirector #terracemartin #kamasiwashington #michaelreel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages @michaelreel @kamasiwashington @terracemartin
Reel Urban News Now: A sought-after producer, Williams and his label partner, Grammy-nominated recording artist Terrace Martin met rapper Snoop Dogg and from that moment, both Martin and Williams exploded onto the music scene. “We met Snoop and we started to take off.” Watch our exclusive music profile at ReelUrbanNews.com. #marlonwilliams #soundsofcrenshaw #snoopdogg #terracemartin #musicproducer #grammy #awardwinning #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #recordlabel #musicbusiness #musicexecutive #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Now: Visual Artist Keith Collins is pictured with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. “The subject matter (large-scale tapestry) is Jean-Michel Basquiat, an African American artist who died at 27 years old,” Collins explains. “His most recent piece sold for 125 million dollars in the United States.” Photo: Reel Urban Images. Watch our exclusive in-home gallery with Keith Collins now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #visualartist #art #artwork #assenblage #keithcollins #artist #tapestry #freeform #artgallery #michaelreel #texture #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #jeanmichelbasquiat #homegallery #oilpainting #journalist
Reel Urban News Archives 2018: In March 2018 Paul Henderson was confirmed as the new Executive Director of San Francisco’s Department of Police Accountability. “The organization has been around since the ’80s,” Henderson told Reel Urban News. “It really is best practices in terms of police oversight and civilian oversight. We are an independent agency that receives, investigates and makes findings with the police department and with law enforcement about complaints and misconduct.” In the final moments of his wide-ranging interview with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News, Henderson stressed the importance of African Americans continuing to tell our remarkable story. “It’s absolutely critical,” says Henderson. Our conversation with Mr. Henderson remains one of my personal favorites. Henderson is legally insightful and extremely informative. @pauldavid777 #pauldavidhenson #publicservant #sanfrancisco #policeaccountability #mediapersonality #legalcommentator #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Now: Global artist Keith Collins appears with @pacificplayarealty Broker, Teresa Mack and Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. The trio stands in front of a Collins created wall tapestry designed in the 1970’s and installed in the View Park home belonging to a distinguished African American family. Our exclusive artist and broker on-camera profile is coming to ReelUrbanNews.com Fall 2022. @teresamackla @kcartexture @michaelreel #reelurbannews #reelurbansociety #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #tapistry #artist #instalationalart #viewpark #broker #realestate #exclusive #welcomehome #losangeles @global #tam #museum
Reel Urban News: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science President, Dr. David M. Carlisle, MD, Ph.D. is interviewed following the State of the University - “Progress and Perseverance” @100kdai @michaelreel #2022CDUSOTU #progress #perseverance #university #stateoftheuniversity #stateoftheuniversity2022 @cdupacrew @cdu_com @studentservicescdu @cdrewupsych @cdunursing_entry @cdrewu_research @_cdumph @cdu2025 #michaelreel #réel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #academia #science #medicine
Michael Reel with Reel Urban News is on-set with Charles Harris, Tequila Gran Diamanté “We put in the hard work,” Harris explained. “From the bottle design, which was an upward climb, to the juice inside. We went into the lab until we got that perfect taste we were looking for.” – Photo Credit: Reggie Simon/Reel Urban Images - Watch our exclusive interview and profile now @ ReelUrbanNews.com @tequiladiamante @charly_bottle #tequila #thesimplebar #cocktails #mixology @michaelreel #michaelreel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #design #digital #añejo #reposado #blanco #agave @simonvisionmedia
Reel Urban News Now: Ricardo Aguilar, The Simple Bar and Charles Harris, Tequila Gran Diamante – Aguilar, a renowned mixologist at A Simple Bar in Los Angeles, provided us with several creative Tequila Gran Diamante cocktails. – Photo Credit: Michael Reel/Reel Urban Images - Watch our exclusive profile now at ReelUrbanNews.com. @tequilagrandiamante #tequila @asimplebar @michaelreel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #cocktails #michaelreel @graceyreel #asimplebar #tequilagrandiamante
It’s a real pleasure working with World Class Digital Journalist. Pictured are international journalist, Michael Brewer, the young and talented Kyron Brent, and my long time exceptional Director, Reggie Simon of @simonvisionmedia. Thanks gentlemen for your shared time and superior talent. #journalist #digital #digitaljournalism #highdefinition #photography #photographer #videographer #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #michaelreel @michaelreel @cdu_com #worldclass
Reel Urban News Now: Dr. Cornel West, of Union Theological Seminary is the keynote speaker at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science 38th Annual Commencement. Dr. West is interviewed by Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. #cornelwest #uniontheologicalseminary #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety @michaelreel #michaelreel #simonvisionmedia #graduation @cdu_com @cdupacrew @studentservicescdu #hbcu
Reel Urban News Black History 2017: It’s no surprise that Vernon Davis, the superstar Washington Redskins All-Pro tight end, continues to excel on the football field on any given Sunday. But the rest of the week Davis enjoys enormous success in the worlds of business, real estate, philanthropy and entertainment. Davis, the first professional athlete to be publicly traded on Wall Street, reveals to Michael Reel of Reel Urban News some of the secrets of his success. Davis discussed his partnership with smoothie giant Jamba Juice and how NBA great Earvin “Magic” Johnson changed his life. - Watch our exclusive profile with Vernon Davis, one of the NFL’s outstanding players on the field and off at ReelUrbanNews.com. - #Football #NFL #allpro #tightend #superbowl #vernondavis @vernondavis85 #boardroom @jambajuice #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #corporate #businessman #exclusive @nfl
Landed at the Jet Center Los Angeles before hitting up Eureka. Great proximity equals a great time. Congrats to @advancedairlines, @jetcenterla #levistockton #founder #pilot #president #vision #hawthorneairport @cityofhawthorneca @elevate_comms #LindsayColker #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages @michaelreel #flight #jets #privetjet #tarmack #controltowner #michaelreel #eurekacalifornia #eurekarestaurant
Reel Urban News Black History 2020: Cable news outlet CNN and Facebook Live both captured the arrest of Sultan Sharrief, an African American Ph.D. student and homeless advocate working in Santa Monica and leading the peaceful protest on Sunday, May 31. Sharrief was shot with rubber bullets and tear-gassed. “It’s a hard thing to relive, to be honest,” said Sharrief. “I never thought that I would be in that situation.” Days following his arrest and release Sultan Sharrief sat down with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News for an exclusive in-depth interview focused on his leadership of the peaceful protest in Santa Monica, his arrest, the death of George Floyd and his hope for the future. - Photo Credit: Reggie Simon/Reel Urban Images - We invite you to watch one of the most compelling and important interviews conducted in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Watch now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #georgefloyd #blackhistorymonth #peace #peacefulprotest #santamonica #murder #police #exclusiveinterview #cnn #arrest #mit #sultansharrief #black #reels #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages @sultanreflects @cityofsantamonica @cnn #michaelreel @michaelreel #socialjustice #activist
Reel Urban News Black History 2016: Tanya Acker, distinguished attorney, civil litigator and judge on the syndicated television program, Hot Bench recently spoke with Reel Urban News from the set. “I did not expect when I graduated from law school that I would end up on television as a judge, on a Judge Judy created production arbitrating small claim cases on TV. But I really love it. I’m having a good time.” Watch and enjoy our full Hot Bench on-set profile with Judge Tanya Acker now at ReelUrbanNews.com. @tanyaacker #judgetanyaacker @hotbenchtv @hotbenchcbs #judgejudy @judgejudytv #onset #lawer #judge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #ourhistory #black #arbitration #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages @simonvisionmedia #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Black History 2015: “Seeking Justice in Our Community” was the topic placed before the distinguished legal and law enforcement panel convened on the campus of the LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL LOS ANGELES March 6, 2015 in celebration of the 10th Anniversary Tribute to Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Famed civil rights attorney’s Carl Douglas, Jamon Hicks and Benjamin Crump are pictured with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. Visit ReelUrbanNews.com to discover additional historical photographs from that triumphant evening. #johnniechochran #justice #legalpanel #lawenforcement #blackhistorymonth #black #carldouglas @CEDEsq #jamonhicks @JamonRHicks #bencrump @attorneycrump #douglashickslaw #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Black History 2011: During the 102nd Annual NAACP Convention, Civil Rights Icon, Myrlie Evers-William, the widow of slain civil rights worker Medgar Evers, spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com about the assassination of her husband and confronting racism first hand. “I have witnessed the riots and of course the assassination of my husband, Medger Evers. I often think back to those days of the robes and the shooting of our leaders. I’ve been through hell, my children and I will never forget what happened. But you can’t wallow in hatred.” Myrlie Evers-Williams, Civil Rights Leader - We invite you to visit ReelUrbanNews.com to learn more about the late Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers-Williams. This photograph captures the early days of Reel Urban News. I love the one camera, mic and light set up. #black #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #myrlieevers #myrlieeverswilliams #medgarevers #civilrights #civilrightsmovement #naacp @naacp #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #newmedia #handicam @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Black History 2015: Members of the legendary R&B group, The O’JAYS spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com prior to taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. “We delivered the message man. We not only sang the songs, we sang about things and about what’s going on in the world and in life. We enlightened them and we helped them to carry their burdens. We helped them get through the bad times and the good times.” Eddie Levert Sr., The O’JAYS. We invite you to watch our exclusive profile with The O’JAYS now at Reel Urban News. Members of The O’JAYS, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant appear with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. #theojays #R&B #soulmusic #philadelphiasound #fortheloveofmoney @eddielevertsr @walterwilliamssr @iamericnolan @themightyojays #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #music #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #michaelreel @michaelreel #blackradio #soultrain
Reel Urban News Black History 2017: Fans of veteran actress Marla Gibbs know her for her starring roles on TV’s “The Jeffersons” and “227.” But Gibbs’ repertoire spans stage, film and television. In an exclusive interview with Reel Urban News, Gibbs gave us a peek behind the scenes of ‘The Jeffersons,” and 227″and an entertainment career that has lasted five decades. Speaking with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News, Gibbs explains that acting has been in her blood since childhood. “I’ve always wanted to be an actress. I always loved movies, I kinda lived in the movies.” Watch our profile with the legendary actress Marla Gibbs now at ReelUrbanNews.com. Photo Credit: Reggie Simon/ Reel Urban Images #marlagibbs @marlagibbs4real #actress #thejeffersons #227 #legend #livinglegend #blackhollywood #hollywood #awardwinning #blackhistorymonth #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Black History 2017: Michael Dyson, a New York Times Contributing Op-Ed Writer, tells Michael Reel of Reel Urban News that his July 7, 2016 column, “Death in Black and White,” provided inspiration for his new book, Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America. "I wrote an op-ed that got an enormous response and this book grew out of that. I wanted to deal with the whiteness.” Watch our insightful one on one interview with Dyson now at ReelUrbanNews.com. Photo Credit:Reggie Simon/Reel Urban Images. #blackhistory #february #michaelericdyson @michaelericdyson #tearswecannotstop #newyorktimesbestseller #author #professor #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel
World renowned Executive Chef and @postandbeamla restauranteur John Cleveland appears with Daryl Adams, educator, coach and professional trainer @aspireathleticstraining and Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. What a great evening of exceptional dining, awesome conversation, bottomless catfish box and lots of laughs. #postandbeam #postandbeamla #lafoodies #lacomfortfood #soulfood #executivechef #restauranteur #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #soulbites #californiasoul
Reel Urban News Exclusive: At the start of our interview, Dr. Young identified some of the challenges we faced in the early stages of the virus. “Number one: We didn’t call this virus what it truly was initially – this is SARS,” said Dr. Young, citing the severe respiratory illness that appeared in 2002. “Second of all, we didn’t take this virus seriously. We dismissed it. We thought that it wouldn’t affect as many people that it had. Thirdly, we weren’t getting the right information. We were getting information that said you don’t have to wear a mask initially. We were getting information that said people who are asymptomatic don’t spread the virus. And those things just are not true.” Dr. Sheila Young, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Watch and read our full interview with Dr. Young at ReelUrbanNews.com. #covid #sars #covid19 #omicronvariant #omicron #n95facemask #respatory #pandemic #testing #vaccine #booster #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @sheilayoungmercadomd @cdu_com @cdupacrew #medicine #science #health
Reel Urban News Exclusive: January 6 insurrection survivor Darryn Harris discusses his near-death experience trapped on Capitol Hill while terrorist violently attacked Democracy and both chambers of Government. Harris is one-on-one with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. Watch our full conversation at ReelUrbanNews.com. @darrynaharris #capitolhill #uscapitol #capitolriots #insurrection #january6th @repkarenbass #chiefofstaff #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #exclusive @michaelreel #michaelreel #riots #capitolhillpolice #DMV #ushistory #militia #trump #terriorist #terriostattack
This is the best Sweet Potato Pie in the Whole Wide World. I know your Mama can make one....but not like this! Merry Christmas...🎄 #sweetpotatopie #mama #wholewideworld #baking #holiday #desert #christmas #merrychristmas #love #joy #peace #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #gift #foodie #madewithlove
It’s A Starbucks Christmas: The best staff and team members of #Starbucks can be found at the Albertoni and 91 FWY store. Featuring the top #Baristas in the Southland. I love it here! #starbucks #coffee #christmas #teammember #barista #coffeeartist #kindness #joy #love #peace #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @starbucks @starbucks9411 @michaelreel #marrychristmas #happybirthday
Reel Urban News Now: Western Governors University Regional Vice President Richard L. Benbow recently spoke with Michael Reel about the continued growth and influence of online education. The number of adult learners in need of advanced education is stark, says Benbow, with 5.7 million in California and 500,000 in Arizona and Nevada having some college education and no degree. “Western Governors is designed for that population. I’m here to elevate and promote WGU and the impact that we can have providing educational pathways to these adult learners.” Watch my full conversation with an online university executive now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #online #education @wgu_nevada #richardbenbow #westergovernorsuniversity @longbeachcity #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanbusiness #michaelreel @michaelreel #onlinedegree #onlineeducation
Reel Urban News Now: “Seventy percent of our students come from one or more underserved backgrounds,” Benbow points out. “They’re low-income, students of color, first-time college students and rural residents. Again, we were created for the adult learner population, those who are not traditionally served well by the brick and mortar schools.” Richard L. Benbow, lll Regional Vice President Western Governors University - Watch our full interview at ReelUrbanNews.com. (Reggie Simon/Reel Urban Images) @wgu_nevada #wgu #online #onlinecollege #onlineeducation #onlineinterview #vicepresident #richardlbenbow @michaelreel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #comptencybasededucation #westerngovernorsuniversity
International Civil Aviation Day: The President and Founder of Advanced Airlines, Levi Stockton is pictured with Marvin Nelson and Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. In observance of International Civil Aviation Day we published this photo that was captured following a recent exclusive Interview with Mr. Stockton at Hawthorne Municipal Airport and Jet Center. “One of my partners always says, ‘You know, airports are like oceanfront property. They’re not making any more airports.’ So we’re very fortunate to be in the City of Hawthorne, said Stockton. Watch our full profile now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #aviationday #aviation #advancedairlines #advancedair #levistockton #mamoth #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #flight #flying #civilaviation #michaelreel #marvinnelson @michaelreel
Another Beautiful Southern California Day! #rain #wet# #cold #chill #brisk #raindrops #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reflections #michaelreel @michaelreel #fallseason
From Hollywood to Holly Springs: In my junior year of college I drove my “67”VW Bug nearly halfway across country. This is my late #TBT post. Might be a little tight now. #vwbug #reel #michaelreel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanbusiness #hollysprings #Mississippi #Hollywood #germanengineering #tbt🔙📸 @michaelreel
“There are no CliffNotes for hard work.” Michael Reel, Reel Urban News - Phototog- #marvinnelson #cliffnotes #hardwork #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #hangar #advancedairlines #advancedair #tarmack #runway #takeoff @advancedairlines #learjet #jetcenterlosangeles @elevate_comms #levistockton #airplane
I always take something to read + a lemon twist. #MichaelReel #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #gq #publication #read #magazine #publisher #journalist #hendricks
Reel Urban News Now: Michael Reel stands adjacent to the main entrance of the only predominantly African American medical school west of the Mississippi, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. CDU is a member of the Historically Black College University system. #charlesrdrewuniversityofmedicineandscience #CDU #medicalschool #medicalcollege #medicine #science @cdupacrew @studentservicescdu @cdu_com @aplahealth #apla #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbanimages #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanbusiness #michaelreel @michaelreel @HBCU #hbcu @100kdai
Reel Urban News Exclusive: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of Fillmore East, promoter Bill Graham’s rock mecca in New York’s East Village. An all-star show on June 27, 1971 headlined by the Allman Brothers Band, the J. Geils Band and blues legend Albert King marked the end of the venue’s brief three-year run. Graham, who also ran Fillmore West in San Francisco, presented the cream of rock royalty. Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Carlos Santana, The Who, Eric Clapton, Elton John and many other stars performed. Read the full article and watch the historic rock video now at ReelUrbanNews.com. #rockandroll #fillmoreeast #frankmastropolo #rockledge #newyorkcity #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #jimihendrix #johnlennon #blues #eastvillage @michaelreel #rockandrollhalloffame #michaelreel
Important Stories, Interesting People: The Honorable Minister Tony Muhammad, Western Regional Representative of the Nation of Islam spoke exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News. “I have toured over 200 different gang neighborhoods; the bothers have asked us to start a peace movement. The Up Fest will be the kick off to what we’re calling the United Hood Nation.” Our exclusive coverage and conversation with the minister dates back to 2012. #nationofislam #ministertonymuhammad #thenation #upfest #bigboy #gangs #watts #compton #southla #southlosangeles #2012 #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #reporting #realstories #realcoverage #journalism
Reel Urban News Advanced Air Exclusive: In a rare on-camera interview and profile, Levi Stockton, president and founder of Hawthorne, California-based Advanced Air, LLC addressed some of Lucas’s concerns as he provides a first-hand account of who is traveling now. “We’re seeing more charters. We’re not seeing as much of the business travel of the corporate company. We’re seeing a lot more of the traveler that knows this is an option and is shying away from the airlines or the airlines are no longer servicing where they need to go.” #LeviStockton, President and Founder @advancedairlines speaks exclusively with #MichaelReel with @michaelreel in @cityofhawthorneca home of the @jetcenterla. Our time with #Stockton was more than a #photoop it was great information shared for inspiring mind. #advancedair #jetcenterla #charterair #airtravel #firstclass #privitejet #runway #cockpit #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanbusiness @elevate_comms
Reel Urban News Jets on Set: Levi Stockton speaks exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News about his role as President and Founder of @advancedairlines. #advancedair #charterflights @cityofhawthorneca #NFL #stadium #FBO #hangars #jetcenterlosangeles #jetcenter #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #reelurbanbusiness @michaelreel #onset #creative #excutiveproducer #interview #profile #michaelreel
Reel Urban News Exclusive: In a rare on-camera interview and profile, Levi Stockton, president and founder of Hawthorne, California-based Advanced Air, LLC addressed some of Lucas’s concerns as he provides a first-hand account of who is traveling now. “We’re seeing more charters. We’re not seeing as much of the business travel of the corporate company. We’re seeing a lot more of the traveler that knows this is an option and is shying away from the airlines or the airlines are no longer servicing where they need to go.” Stockton, a towering figure, has been flying planes since high school. Raised primarily by his mother, Stockton and his sister were shuttled between his mom’s house in Poulsbo, Washington where they grew up, and Fairbanks, Alaska where their father lived. “As a kid, my sister and I would get the unaccompanied minor sticker, and the flight attendant would walk us on the airplane and we’d get to see the cockpit and see the captain and the co-pilot. And so at a young age, I knew that’s what I wanted to do – my original goal was to work for Alaska Airlines. That was the path I started to go down,” recalled Levi Stockton. #advancedair #LeviStockton #pilot #hawthorneairport #aviation #Jets #jetful #hangar #founder #president #flightschool #turbojet #runway #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanbusiness #michaelreel @advancedairlines @michaelreel #exclusive
Reel Urban News Exclusive: Michael Reel chats with @advancedairlines President and Founder #LeviStockton moments prior to conducting an in-depth interview with the talented airline executive. Click the link in my bio to watch. #aviation #hawthornemunicipalairport #airport #charterflight #onset #hangar #jetcenterlosangeles #jetful #traveldifferently #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #reelurbanbusiness @advancedairlines @michaelreel #michaelreel #jet #runway
U.S. Congresswomen Karen Bass appoints Darryn Harris as her new Chief Of Staff. Both Harris and Bass spoke exclusively with Reel Urban News about surviving the January 6 Capitol Hill Riots and Insurrection. Bass praised Harris for his political acumen. “The Chief of Staff is the one who keeps everything functioning—the member cannot do that,” Rep. Bass explained. “I have to focus on my part of the job; my office would not be able to function if I did not have a very strong Chief of Staff.” Harris will continue to travel with Rep. Bass while working in her Washington D.C. office. Photo: Reel Urban Images - @darrynaharris @repkarenbass @michaelreel #uscongress #chiefofstaff #politico #watts #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety #michaelreel #promissestokeep @verbumdeihs
Reel Urban News COVID19: “Second of all, we didn’t take this virus seriously. We dismissed it. We thought that it wouldn’t affect as many people that it had. Thirdly, we weren’t getting the right information. We were getting information that said you don’t have to wear a mask initially. We were getting information that said people who are asymptomatic don’t spread the virus. And those things just are not true.” #facemask #delta #deltavariant #COVID19 #drsheliayoung #testing #pandemic #reel #charlesrdrewuniversityofmedicineandscience testingsite @michaelreel #michael #michaelreel
Reel Urban News Archives 2016: Fresh off the set of The Bold and Beautiful profiling Day Time Emmy award-winning actor Obba Babatunde. Long time director Kevin Maxwell was at the helm. @obbababatunde @michaelreel @boldandbeautifulcbs @boldandbeautifulcbs #reel #reelurbanews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety @cbstv @awardwinner #michaelreel #actor #producer #standup
My First TBT Post: “It was a rainy night in L. A.” #tbt #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel #michael @michaelreel #rain #spears #resturant #downtownla #classic #laughter #umbrella
Reel Urban News Archives: In 2017 veteran actress Marla Gibbs sat down with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News for an exclusive wide-ranging interview about her legendary acting career. Gibbs who stared on The Jefferson’s and 227 in the late 70’s and throughout most of the 80’s will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later today. Watch our interview and profile with the pioneering actress at ReelUrbanNews.com. @marlagibbs4real #marlagibbs #thejeffersons #227 #actress #star #hollywoodwalkoffame #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages @michaelreel #michaelreel #ledgend #comedy #comedicactress #journalist #contentcreator #producer #interview
The incomparable Bill Duke appears with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News following our exclusive interview and profile with Duke discussing the book and documentary “Dark Girls.” Duke currently stars in the @hbomax crime drama, #NoSuddenMoves. @realbillduke #nosuddenmove #streaming #hbomax @Detroit #reel #teelurbannews #reelurbannewsimages #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #michaelreel @michaelreel #actor #director #journalist
Dear friends, family members, former students, colleagues and college classmates thank you for wishing me well on my June 2nd birthday. I feel extraordinarily blessed while remaining humbled in receipt of your kindness towards me. #michaelreel @michaelreel #thankyou #birthday #appreciation #support #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #newmedia #media @simonvisionmedia #reporting #journalist #producer #writer #storyteller #publisher #onset
Changing Our Narrative: Andre Spicer writes history in the City of Compton last evening. Congratulations to the Spicer campaign on a job well done. Incredible! #andrespicer @iamhubcitydre #Compton @andrespicer.district2 @comptoncityhall #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #politics #newmedia #urbanpolitics #vote
Changing Our Narrative: “I hope we get to a place where we can truly represent ourselves, that we have businesses that represent us, that we have an oversight committee to oversee law enforcement and just give us the best representation we can have. I want to change the whole way the Second District looks.” Andre Spicer, Candidate Second District- City of Compton. #andrespicer @andrespicer.district2 #hubcitydre #Compton @comptoncityhall #politics #vote #election #runoff #campaign #thehubradio #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety @simonvisionmedia #michaelreel @michaelreel #changingournarrative
It was a Blessing meeting and being reacquainted with cousins and family members representing the Reel side of my lineage. The beautiful Southern California evening provided the perfect setting to celebrate my cousins academic achievement receiving a Masters in education. Thank you Michael for the invite. I had an awesome time. #cousins #family #lineage #name #heritage #elevation #uplift #celebration #academicsuccess #masters #mastersdegree🎓 #education #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbannewsimages #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #michaelreel @michaelreel #capandgown #stole
Reel Urban News Archives 2010: Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., is a pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, a congregation he led for 36 years, during which its membership grew to over 8,000 parishioners. President Barack Obama is a former member. Dr. Wright spoke exclusively with Michael Reel of Reel Urban News before preaching in Los Angeles in 2010. Please notice the small red Sony Handi-Cam, the one light and none industrial tripod. These elements represent Reel Urban News first official camera kit. We produced countless stories and profiles with this Sony camera. “What you have may not seem like much but when you yield it to the master’s loving hand you will understand....” #revjeremiahwright #pastoremeritus @trinitychgo #church #worship #history #preacher #author #whatmakesyousostrong #sankofamoment #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbanimages #reelurbansociety @michaelreel #michaelreel #sonycamera #handicam #digital #interview #theblackchurch #sunday #midweekseevice #pastorsstudy
Reel Urban News Then: Working with talented New Media and Film Director, Kevin Maxwell. Maxwell came to Reel Urban News via my first Director, H.B. I love this photo as it captured Kevin and I filming at the main entrance of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Temple Street Downtown Los Angeles. “For now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know, even as also I am known.” Photographer: Unknown/ReelUrbanImages #director #newmedia #filmdirector #moviedirector #independentfilms #réel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #executiveproducer #contentcreators #news #newsproducer #digitalnews #publisher #KJ21 #1corenthians13
R. U. N. Archives 2017: “The face of this country is changing. The tanning of this country is real. For those institutions that aren't smart about making sure their employee base mirrors society I think you lose in the long run. It’s just an honest assessment of the reality of our times.” Mandell Crawley The phrase The Tanning of America has stayed with me since Mandell Crawley, former Global Chief Marketing Officer of financial giant Morgan Stanley, explained it during an exclusive interview in 2017. Mr. Crawley is now the Chief Human Resources Officer of Morgan Stanley. We invite you to watch and share this compelling corporate conversation available via ReelUrbanNews.com. Locate link in bio. Phototog: @simonvisionmedia #mandellcrawley @mandellc75 #morganstanley @morgan.stanley #branding #thetanningofamerica #global #emergingmarkets #globalmarkets #tanningofamerica #michaelreel @michaelreel #wallstreet #investmentbanking #wealthmanagement #reading #tellingourstories
Reel Urban News Now: The quality of service and genuine interaction between the owner, employees, and customers of Del Liquor caught the attention of Reel Urban News well in advance of the violence that has plagued Asian American communities across the nation. Read and watch the full story now at ReelUrbanNews.com - @Asian #Asianhate #asianamericanhate #korea #japan #hatred #racewars #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #delliquor @cityofcarsonca #michaelreel @michaelreel
Reel Urban News Achieve 2018: Standing in the sanctuary of the Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, Michael Reel profiles the choir and music of Grant A.M.E. Adult Choir. Hear the sounds of one of the storied church choirs of Los Angeles at ReelUrbanNews.com. #sunday #somethingforsunday #worship #churchmusician #eastermusic #grantame @amechurchofficial #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages @simonvisionmedia pic #michaelreel @michaelreel #HandelsMessiah #TheSevenLastWords
Reel Urban News Digital Endorsement: It is not breaking news that our city is in crisis. As California’s communities struggle to overcome the twin blows of the COVID-19 pandemic and an imploding economy, Reel Urban News strongly believes Second District Candidate Andre Spicer is uniquely qualified to lead the City of Compton and the Second District in a direction that is inclusive and beneficial to all its residents. Andre Spicer understands and will act on the needs and concerns of the Second District’s folks. Public safety is a priority of Spicer’s. He understands that parents, families, educators and our kids not only desire but demand a safer environment to live in and prosper. The City of Compton has many political, economic and social challenges. For too long, our representatives have turned their backs on us. We believe that the creative and trusted leadership of Andre Spicer will position the City of Compton to meet these 21st century challenges head on. - Read our full Digital Editorial Endorsement for Andre Spicer at ReelUrbanNews.com. #andrespicer @iamhubcitydre #cityofcompton @comptoncityhall @community_improvement_services #politicalcampaign #Compton #citycouncil #comptoncitycouncil #seconddistrict #Shantaviaspicer @thehubradio #reel #reelurbannews #reelurbandigital #reelurbanmedia #reelurbansociety #reelurbanimages #michaelreel @michaelreel #publisher #executiveproducer