Black Lives Matter Logo Who would’ve thought four years ago, in 2016, that then-49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and defensive back Eric Reid would start a movement by taking a knee during the national anthem? In 2016, this form of peaceful protest … [Read more...]
The future of San Quentin sports
Basketball on the Lower Yard Sports are back in season all over the world except in San Quentin prison. Fans of all sports are able to cheer on their favorite teams and players now that all professional sports leagues are in the swing of things … [Read more...]
Youth Coaches Told Why They Are So Important
A team of prisoners met with youth coaches from the San Francisco Bay Area in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Feb. 28. They talked about young people’s understanding of masculinity and the role coaches play in their lives. Coaching4Life aims to … [Read more...]
Looking at 2020 and beyond
All Madden Team celebrates closing prayer lead by volunteer Andre Jackson It’s a new year, the start of a new decade, and where is San Quentin sports going? During the month of February, there were tryouts for the San Quentin A’s, Kings and … [Read more...]
Willie O’Ree: 1st Black NHL player
Willie Eldon O’Ree at Hall of Fame induction Willie Eldon O’Ree, (born Oct. 15, 1935) a former professional ice hockey player from Canada, is called the “Jackie Robinson of Ice Hockey” for having broken the color barrier in the National Hockey … [Read more...]
San Quentin Kings hold tryouts for the 2020 season
San Quentin Kings logo The 40 and Over San Quentin Kings held their annual tryouts to pick their team for the 2020 season. After running drills and scrimmages against pick up teams made up of younger players who were watching the tryouts, … [Read more...]
NFL players identify an urgent need to transform the youth justice system
“Youth of color are more likely to be targeted in the school-to-prison pipeline...” Criminal justice reform has becomes a key issue in the 2020 presidential race, but some National Football League players say the candidates are not addressing the … [Read more...]
Dear Kobe,
Kobe, the Black Mamba and Gianna, the Mambacita Dear Kobe, You don’t know me. I’m a fan speaking for fans that asked me to send this letter to you from The Q. Here, there are Laker fans that love and miss you, alongside Warrior fans that … [Read more...]
The Q reacts to Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Memorial inside the Los Angeles Staples Center The death of Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter Gianna – along with the other seven people on that fatal crash – has had an impact on the San Quentin community as whole. Many within … [Read more...]
League MVP listens to the incarcerated
Giannis Antetokounmpo Coaches Play For Justice participants The Milwaukee Bucks and league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo entered a Wisconsin prison facility with a lot more at stake than just basketball. They came to listen to the voices and stories … [Read more...]
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