“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. Caesar … [Read more...]
Nina Simone: legendary singer, songwriter and civil rights activist
Nina Simone in 1955 Born Nina Simone Catherine Waymon, Nina was a singer, songwriter and a civil rights activist. She recorded more than 40 albums … [Read more...]
Geto Boys in a league of their own in the hip hop genre
“This year Halloween fell on a weekend / Me and Geto Boys are trick-or-treating,” sang the rap group Geto Boys on their hit single “Mind Playing … [Read more...]
Bell Hooks – professor, feminist, and social activist
bell hooks in October 2014 bell hooks (Sept. 1952-Present) born Gloria Jean Watkins, is an author, professor, feminist and social activist. Her pen … [Read more...]
Black History month celebrates artists and legends
Dr. Charles Drew Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood … [Read more...]
Ella Baker: Civil and human rights activist
Ella Baker, 1964 Ella Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose … [Read more...]
Our honors list for criminal justice work
San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]
Rebuilding his life after 44 years of incarceration from 1170d
By Ruby Wilks & Davis Vanguard At age 63 and during a pandemic, Paul Redd begins to build his life outside of prison after 44 years of … [Read more...]
AN OG’S PERSPECTIVE: “Aren’t You Grateful You’re Not in Prison Anymore?”
Watani Stiner was interviewed by his former creative writing teacher, Zoe Mullery, on July 22, 2020, regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus at San … [Read more...]
In-Depth: Charles ‘Pookie’ Sylvester striving to be part of SQ’s sports program
When we are thinking of iconic athletes that have been housed at The Q, there has been only one who has personified what it actually means to be a … [Read more...]
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