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SQ hosts celebration of Native American culture and traditions

June 30, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

San Quentin’s incarcerated Native Americans gathered with family and guests to celebrate the riches of their culture in a traditional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Powwow, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Cinco de Mayo celebration draws Friesian horse and low riders

June 24, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In the wake of mass deportations, San Quentin residents celebrated Cinco de Mayo, displaying various art forms of Mexican and Aztecan culture. On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Cinco de Mayo

Residents’ mothers redeem and restore relationships with sons

June 10, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In an expression of gratitude, two San Quentin residents explain how their mothers’ time in prison impacted their lives, including a renewed love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: mothers day

Recent study reveals realities of incarcerated marriages

February 14, 2025 by Tyrone D. Jones

Prison puts a special pressure on the survival of a marriage. But for some couples, they have managed to stay together, despite being separated by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Research Tagged With: marriage, Valentine's Day

Joy, love, unity for parishioners at Catholic banquet

February 13, 2025 by Lawrence Randall

The holiday season was in full swing, when San Quentin residents and religious leaders gathered in Chapel B, to share the love of Christ.  For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Religious Programs Tagged With: Christmas

Hundreds ring in New Year with fun and games

February 13, 2025 by Martin Keith DeWitt

California Model Resource Team and WallBusters gaming group provide many recreational activities San Quentin Rehabilitation Center started 2025 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: California Model, California Model Resource Team, new year, Wallbusters gaming group

African American culture, family, community celebrated at Kwanzaa

February 4, 2025 by Tyrone D. Jones

San Quentin residents and outside guests gathered in Chapel B to near capacity on Saturday, December 21 to kick off the 2024 Kwanzaa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Kwanzaa

Cultivando la Herencia Hispana en San Quentin

January 21, 2025 by Cesar Martinez

Después de varias décadas, en el mes de la herencia hispana del 2024, San Quentin, celebró el primer evento patrocinado por el Centro por los Derecho … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, HOLIDAYS, SPANISH Tagged With: Hispanic Heritage Month

Dia de los Muertos draws hundreds to honor deceased

December 10, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

SQ celebrates Day of the Dead [El Dia de los Muertos] bringing a large crowd together from vary nationalities. According to the tradition, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Dia de los Muertos

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes social reformers

September 30, 2024 by San Quentin News

Jesse Vasquez, Executive Director for the Pollen Initiative By Edwin E. Chavez, Spanish Journalism Chair Jesse Vasquez is currently the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, HOLIDAYS, Human Interest Tagged With: Alex Sanchez, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Homies Unidos, jesse vasquez, Marlene Sanchez, Pollen Initiative, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court, United Farm Workers Association

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