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Archives for October 2018

Research: Snitches often help convict innocent people

October 29, 2018 by Salvador Solorio

It’s been said, “Don’t go to the pen, send a friend” or “If you can’t do the time, drop a dime.” But the informants who heed that advice often send … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

"I WALK THE LINE"

October 25, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

Under pennant waving canvas tents the three ring circus acts parade spectacular death-defying feats filled with heart-stopping and eye-popping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: letters

PRISON TO EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION (PEC)

October 25, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Prison to Employment Connection (PEC) is one of the most valuable programs at San Quentin for men looking to the future. Twenty-two inmates graduated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Harry “ATL” Smith, Parole and Release, Prison to Employment Connection

WALL CITY VOLUME 1: “The City of No Pity”

October 23, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

by FranCisco Vargas When you walk thru the city of concrete and steel Never turn your back to the snakes, For you know their will. They are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY

San Quentin holds 15th Annual Health Fair

October 22, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

Hundreds of prisoners formed long lines on San Quentin’s Lower Yard at the prison’s 15th Annual Health Fair on Aug. 24. Stations were set up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read Tagged With: APSC, Bay Area Black Nurses Association, CENTERFORCE, Health and Wellness, ROOTS, SFSU School of Nursing, SQ Health Fair, TRUST

Project Avary march

October 20, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

When a parent winds up behind bars, the children suffer the stigma of that incarceration. That was the message from Project Avary attending San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: incarcerated parents, Project Avary

S.Q. Warriors take trophy back

October 20, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

The San Quentin Warriors won again! For the second straight year, the prison’s premiere basketball team beat the Golden State Warriors squad of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Bob Myers, David Jassy, Golden State Warriors, Harry “ATL” Smith, Jacob Evans, Kirk Lacob, Larry O’Brien Trophy, Nick Kerr, Patrick Lacey, Prison Sports Ministry, SQ Warriors

Rising operatic star mesmerizes SQ

October 20, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Rising opera singer Sara LeMesh brought her musical talents to San Quentin State Prison, mesmerizing her captive audience with her singing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Bread & Roses, Send Musicians to Prison, SQ Music Program

“I am…I will…I’ll be….”

October 20, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

I am master; I can never truly reveal my art; I am artist, only I can perceive my masterpiece. I am a magician; I will never reveal my trick; I am a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: letters

News briefs October 2018 Tennessee, Georgia, Texas…

October 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

US States

1. Tennessee –A lawsuit raises inadequate treatment for claims diabetic inmates as well as claims of under-staffing since the private prison firm, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Alabama, Atlanta, Boston, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, texas

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