A group of teen-agers called “Shining Light” sang and danced their way into the hearts of hundreds of San Quentin inmates in June. The group from … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
Romeo and Juliet Enthrall San Quentin
Inside the walls of San Quentin State Prison, there was an unusual announcement over the intercom, “The Protestant chapel will be open for Shakespeare … [Read more...]
Inmates Win a Throwdown
Six San Quentin inmates defeated a group of professional writers in a “Literary Throwdown” competition recently. The event, hosted by authors Keith … [Read more...]
Ramadan Feasting Is Nearly Upon Us
The month of Ramadan is fast approaching, which is the period of obligatory fasting for Muslims around the world. Ramadan is an Islamic holy month … [Read more...]
Imam Returns From Mecca
Imam Kawsar Hossain has returned to San Quentin after a nearly two-month leave of absence to the Middle East. The purpose of the Imam’s trip was to … [Read more...]
MEMORIES OF FREEDOM
Will these walls that now surround me Be my future, then my end These cold steel bars before me Are my truth, I can’t pretend Are my memories of … [Read more...]
THE CORDOBA RIGHTS
You are being placed above the rest You have the right to smile, to wink at me, to blow me kisses, and to remain silent; any words you whisper, can … [Read more...]
SHINING LIGHT
Awesome and Wonderfull Voices lifting us up Inspiring in your delivery Of the Spirit of God Innocence of the soul On your faces shining With a joyful … [Read more...]
Look Who Made It:
I had the pleasure of getting to know a little about Flozelle Woodmore. She served 20 years of a life sentence for killing her abusive partner. After … [Read more...]
Indian Country
Tobacco has been used by American Indians for millennia. It is used as an offering to Mother Earth. Burned as a prayer to the Great Spirit and used … [Read more...]
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