Craig Melvin
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Husband. Father. Son. Brother. Believer. Journalist @todayshow @datelineNBC . Preorder “I’m Proud Of You” below! Out May 7 📚
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Husband. Brother. Father of two young children. Preacher of the gospel and son of God. Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 39. Dead at 43. Missed but never forgotten. Get checked. Talked abt your family history.
via
@TODAYshow
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You can’t quote Dr. King on social media one day out of the year and live a life that runs counter to his words and teachings the other 364.
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Grief turns to flat out rage after that “news conference”
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“So far we’ve had no problem whatsoever.”-
@realDonaldTrump
on his rallies. A reminder. Herman Cain died from Covid after attending a rally.
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Breaking.
@POTUS
will order flags at half-staff for five days in memory of 500,000 Americans lost to the covid pandemic.
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Having covered many protests over the years, I do wonder if the majority of these folks were black and brown whether they’d be treated the same way they’re being treated right now.
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America is on fire. Literally and figuratively. More than 40 million unemployed. More than 102K dead from Covid-19. Then another black man dies in police custody. Protests. Riots. Anger. Sadness. Helplessness.
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I don’t tweet this lightly. Best. Football. Playoff. Weekend. In modern times. Regardless of your team.
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With ballots still being counted, Joe Biden has already amassed more votes than any candidate for President in history.
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Looking at these ridiculously long lines in TX and others in CA. Whatever your politics, you can’t tell me it makes sense to force people to wait hours to participate in democracy. We should want as many people voting as possible.
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Can confirm Mayor Pete’s people have been talking to VP Biden’s people abt consolidating support. Candidates have exchanged voicemails bc they’re both traveling.
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Another first for 2020. In tonight’s Monday night Game, the first all-Black officiating crew in NFL history.
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Your annual reminder: posting quotes from Dr. King one day out of the year but living a life that runs counter to his teachings the other 364 does not make you an ally in the fight for justice and equality.
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Seeing and hearing three Presidents honor an American saint seems to make us all feel a little better for a few moments...about all of it.
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We lost a good one today. His name is Larry Edgeworth. He was a long time techn at NBC. When I was a new correspondent in the field, Larry looked out for me like an uncle would. He cared about me, my family, and I will miss him. He was died from coronavirus. 🙏 for his family
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Hey there Mandy. Thanks for watching. Always appreciate thoughtful viewer feedback. Bless your heart.
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Guessing it was prob love....that thing that leads most to marry. What led you to ask such a ridiculous question?
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Dreams come true. So excited to join the
@TODAYshow
family.
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Update: Arrest warrant issued for Ohio man accused of confronting NBC's Shaquille Brewster on live TV
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Where we are right now:
Nearly 180k dead from a virus
A category 4 storm is set to slam into gulf coast
Professional basketball players, in a truly unprecedented move, have decided Black lives matter more than putting a ball in a hoop tonight
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So sad to hear my buddy Richard Overton died. Overton was America’s oldest veteran. He slipped away today in Austin, TX at 112. We drank whisky and smoked cigars a few years back. RIP sir. Thank you.
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What should be breaking news but isn’t. We should care! 30 shot over 3-hour span in Chicago, including 11-year-old and at least 11 teens – WGN-TV
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This is beyond unacceptable and disgusting.
@shaqbrewster
was trying to do his job on a beach in Gulfport, MS. Shaq is ok. This guy who nearly attacked him clearly is not.
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Well it seems July 4th, Independence Day, takes on new meaning. It’s a marker now.
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A moment to thank those bleary-eyed, mask-wearing, patriotic volunteers from both parties and no party at all counting ballots to make sure the bedrock of our democracy functions properly.
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An accurate headline would read:
Bernie Wins. Amy surges and surprises. Black and brown voters now start casting primary ballots.
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Tonight
@SavannahGuthrie
represented her friends and colleagues
@TODAYshow
and
@NBCNews
splendidly. Proud. Truth to power.
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This endorsement from
@WhipClyburn
is full throated. “I know Joe. You know Joe. But most importantly, Joe knows us.”
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That cancer picked the wrong prostate. My dear friend, mentor, and road dog is one of the best people I know. You got this
@alroker
. Prayers up. Good vibes sent.
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My vacation is over and I’ll return to work tmrw
@TODAYshow
@3rdHourTODAY
and
@MSNBC
but bf i flip the switch, I wanted you to enjoy one of my fave memories from our annual Melvin family beach vacation. My daughter gave my mother a massage at the beach. It gets no better.
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your heartfelt condolences, prayers, and donations in memory of my brother Lawrence. 💙
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Kamala Harris becomes the first woman, black woman, south Asian woman and HBCU grad to become VP-elect.
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Her name is
@JudiGatson
. Had the honor of co anchoring with her for years
@wis10
. She’s a pros pro...and an all-around good human too.
The woman moderating the Jaime Harris Lindsay Graham debate is seriously good. Just. Hard. Core.
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Moments ago, the United States reached a terrible chapter in our Covid story.
250,000 Americans have now died.
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NBC news can confirm Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna was on board along with a teammate of hers and that teammate’s parent. Pilot also dead. Five total. Five lives cut far too short.
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I’ve known
@SteveKornacki
for years now and I can honestly say I’ve never seen him eat or drink. There’s been some reporting he may be a robot.
#TrackingKornacki
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Before you come after me here, i screwed up a few mins ago on
@TODAYshow
. There’s been no change to the bunt rule in MLB. I made a mistake. Forgive me.
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RIP General Powell. An example of so much. An inspiration to so many.
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It would seem the first act of domestic terrorism under this President won't be at the hands of radical Muslims after all.
#Charlotesville
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Daylight Saving time sucks….especially if you have small kids with consistent body clocks.
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A big Merry Christmas from this wacky, sleep-deprived gang of Melvins. Santa showed mercy.
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We went with an animal theme this year for no apparent reason. Merry Christmas. Even merrier than usual bc we didn’t leave the house all day.
#MerryChristmas
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You can’t be anti-racist and not call out ALL forms of racism. To be clear...anti-Semitism is racism. Ignorance isn’t an excuse.
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On the record response re President’s drug use claims: “...If the president thinks his best case is made in urine he can have at it. We’d expect nothing less from DT, who pissed away the chance to protect the lives of 200K Americans when he didn't make a plan to stop COVID-19.”
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The tradition continues. We cut down our tree several weeks ago but i forgot to post. Del is old enough to be a legit assistant. As is customary, he got to name the tree. He’d just watched Moana. He named it Maui. Merry Christmas, ya’ll.
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Thousands have signed the petition to rename the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge after
@repjohnlewis
.
The bridge, infamous for the 1965 Bloody Sunday clash, bears the name of a former U.S. Senator who was also a Confederate General and Ku Klux Klan leader.
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The sad reality is the $1200 direct payment checks being considered (barely) by Congress will do little to make up for all that’s been lost by millions of our fellow Americans during a never in a lifetime pandemic.
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Moments ago
@NYGovCuomo
announced 6,175 mental health professionals have volunteered their services to help folks deal right now. Phone number is 844-863-9314.
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Hearing
@NYGovCuomo
talk about his kid brother
@ChrisCuomo
right now is making all of us smile. “He’s strong, but not as strong as he thinks....he’s my best friend.”
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Save your MLK quote today if you’re living counter to his dream the other 364 days of the year.
#MLKDay
#MLKDay2024
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Breaking: Pfizer and BioNTech to submit emergency use authorization request today to the FDA for Covid-19 vaccine. Company says it can have first doses ready vaccine ready hours after approval.
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You shouldn’t be doom scrolling and tweeting if you haven’t voted.
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Another reason
@alroker
is our guy! Keep Al’s name out of your mouth…unless it’s a thank you for your service, sir.
.
@alroker
has a message for those who think he’s too old to stand outside in a hurricane!
#SundayShow
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After watching his grandparents struggle to navigate the Covid-19 vaccination process, 14 year old Benjamin Kagan stepped in to help. But he didn’t stop there. He founded “Chicago Vaccine Angels” and has helped over 425 seniors get vaccinated.
@MSNBC
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Can you believe
@lindsayczarniak
has been putting up with me for seven years today? I’ve been the luckiest guy I know for 2,555 days. Happy anniversary! Here to lots more.
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I’ve known her since day one at the peacock and have always been a fan.
@SRuhle
after dark and unplugged is going to be must see tv. Cheers to you, my friend. Congrats and well deserved.
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Don’t know you, Edmund but you’re not alone. None of us are. You’re loved. Hello. I see you.
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We sang Christmas carols to help our guy
@alroker
recover. Our North Star is climbing the hill to recovery. Our singing is wasn’t great bus seeing him smile and laugh again was beyond fantastic.
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The folks who produce the
#GRAMMYs
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@Trevornoah
host all the things too.
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PSA. Don’t mail that ballot today. Not worth the chance it won’t get there. Drop it off in person or at one of the designated boxes. Don’t forget to sign your ballot either.
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My younger brother,
@RyanMelvin2
turns 35 today. He’s as cool as he is crazy. We call him young Melvin. You can call him middle age. Love you, little bro.
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For some context.
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We could all use a smile. This is hilarious.
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This Baton Rouge nurse is literally going door to door to make sure her neighbors are getting vaccinated. Covid took her husband. Her mission is deeply personal.
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A monumental loss. Every time I was in his presence, I was awestruck. A lifetime spent being an example for us—as individuals and a country. RIP my friend. You’ve earned some rest.
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I’ve said it before. No one at the peacock is more unflappable. More proof.
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We survived. Barely. Although Del crushed it. Sad. Happy. Blessed.
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Waking up to the Chadwick Boseman news is perhaps the starkest warning yet. Colon cancer is absolutely ravaging the community of young Black men in our country and researchers are having a hard time figuring out why.
#ripchadwickboseman
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To be clear: this is an extraordinary manifestation of misinformation and disinformation that we’ve allowed to become somewhat ordinary.
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As I approach 100k followers on this thing (much to my surprise bc i rarely tweet anything newsworthy), id point out when the chapter is written on the death of democracy, there may be a chapter on social media. Maybe. Probably.
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We see you Jaleel. Keep going. Where you are isn’t where you’re going to be.
Jaleel's family kicked him out because he is gay. Jaleel is a strong young man with the dream of becoming a social worker who gives back to the community.
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I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this morning on
@TODAYshow
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@MSNBC
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Why do both parties still program their conventions like people can stay awake still 11? Ridiculous. Not just bc of a pandemic, but peeps with jobs/and/or small children can’t stay awake.
#startat7
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What seems to be getting lost in our conversation abt when and how to reopen is that if folks don’t feel safe going out and buying things, it doesn’t really matter what’s open. In many places, people are smarter than the people they elect.
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Breaking. Have reached an agreement with her reps so my mother will join me tmrw am on the 3rd hour of
@TODAYshow
. We’ll make her signature dressing. Uh oh.
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I just informed my son I’m making Hamburger Helper from scratch for dinner. His response? “Is that a 90s food?” I didn’t respond or correct him but I’m crying on the inside.
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If 2020 had a bumper sticker...
Dude....we’ve all been there.
Seems like America has forgiven you.
So sorry for the profanity I used on air last hour. I was experiencing some technical difficulties and mistakenly hung up on the control room, though my mic still was on. Perils of playing producer, cameraman and tech support all at the same time from home.
#2020
🙃
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Because we desperately need a laugh, I offer my wife
@lindsayczarniak
as a stegosaurus and a little girl who likely won’t speak to me one day bc of this post. Happy early
#Halloween
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There’s a lot happening tonight but it should be noted, again, that
@SteveKornacki
is the pro’s pro. Classy epitomized. Graceful under pressure.
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As a father of a second grader, I cannot stop thinking about it. I was at Newtown before I had children. It was gut-wrenching. Nowit’s just…..just no words.
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Truth be told....
@kwelkernbc
is dogged, indefatigable, and quite possibly the hardest working correspondent
@NBCNews
. Proud to see her do what she does so well tonight...ask important questions and look for truth.
The journalist we need right now. Smart, fair and always determined to get to the truth. I couldn’t be prouder to know and work with
@kwelkernbc
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Biggest of congrats to
@LesterHoltNBC
, the gold standard for journalism at the peacock and beyond. Congrats on the well-deserved lifetime achievement award. His take on our responsibility is spot on. His professionalism, kindness, and generosity off camera is legendary.
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Merry Christmas, y’all. If you’re not embarrassing your children with matching pjs, you’re doing Christmas wrong.
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In times like these, we need prayer. Thank you
@BishopJakes
for leading us in a brief prayer today on
@MSNBC
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Baby Sussex makes his worldwide debut. First pics of the newest royal.
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This pic just came in from the first tee at
@PresidentsCup
. I wonder what these three guys are talking about today on the course.
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New rule. If a candidate raises his or her hand, the moderator doesn’t call on them. It’s a Presidential debate. Not third grade math class.
#DemDebate2020
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Thinking about all the folks in Louisiana today. 16 years to the day Katrina hit and now they’re enduring
#HurricaneIda
’s wrath. Love and prayers.
#Louisiana
#nola
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