REMEMBERING THE IMPACT OF AN HISTORIC VISIONARY AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER This year marks five decades since the historic March on Washington for Jobs … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Observing Black History in February
Black History month is perhaps one of the most uplifting and empowering months of the year, particularly for AfricanAmericans. Every February, we … [Read more...]
Reviewing the Rich History of African-Americans
In recent years, there has been much debate on whether black history is merely a subordinate piece of American history. That would only be true if … [Read more...]
Program Effective Reducing Recidivism May Be Ended
A first-of-its-kind jobs program in California prisons saves money and cuts recidivism, a recent report concludes. The program provides inmates the … [Read more...]
Wellness Corner
Drugs that curb hyperactivity and boost attention might help curb crime, according to a Swedish study published in the New England Journal of … [Read more...]
County Jail Program Provides Valuable Training
MARIN COUNTY PRISONERS GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN FOOD SERVICES CERTIFICATION Lawrence Foster says he’s never had a professional certificate, and now … [Read more...]
Prisoners Allege Private Prison Gave Control to Gangs
Eight Idaho inmates have fi led a federal lawsuit, claiming the private prison company Corrections Corporation of America has virtually turned over … [Read more...]
A Commentary On the State of Human Affairs
Luis J. Rodriguez, author of “It Calls You Back,” wrote the following comments on the state of human affairs for The San Quentin News: Immigrants: The … [Read more...]
California’s Crime Rates Below National Average
California’s crime rates are falling, according to recent reports by Attorney General Kamala Harris and a research group. The state’s crime rates … [Read more...]
For-Profit Prison Cited For 47 Violations
A recent Ohio state audit reported 47 violations by a privately owned prison, including failure to meet state standards in food quality, sanitation … [Read more...]