The greatest challenge facing OGs today is the challenge to ourselves. For we only become a credible “model” and make persuasive demands on the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Five Devastating Tragedies That Shook the Earth’s Core
A Paradise Build in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster is a historical account of five devastating tragedies throughout the … [Read more...]
San Quentin Muslims Celebrate Ramadan
An Islamic scholar stressed the importance and benefits of fasting during the month of Ramadan for San Quentin’s Muslim community. “O you who believe! … [Read more...]
Becoming Successful After 24 Years of Incarceration
No one who knows Ernest Morgan is surprised that he’s making a successful life in the free world. After all, during 24 years of incarceration – 13 in … [Read more...]
Who’s the Cook Behind Many Of San Quentin’s Banquets?
San Quentin has many social banquets every year, and the man spicing them up is John “Yahya” Parratt. Since his arrival to San Quentin four years ago, … [Read more...]
Gov. Brown Asked to Explain How He Plans to Return 9,000 Prisoners From Out of State
A federal court wants Gov. Jerry Brown to explain how he plans to bring nearly 9,000 prisoners currently housed out of state back into California … [Read more...]
S.Q. Creative Writing Class Does a New Anthology
INMATES SHOWCASE THEIR WORK AT THE ANNUAL PUBLIC READING Despite massive cuts in prison arts programs throughout the state, some arts programs managed … [Read more...]
What’s Your Most Important Health Issue?
The federal courts have ruled that overcrowding in California state prisons are making it increasingly difficult for inmates to obtain medical care … [Read more...]
What Is the Definition of a Fractal?
San Quentin prisoner Steve Jones asks: What is a fractal? In layman’s terms, a fractal is a pattern that repeats itself over and over again, but on … [Read more...]
Feather River College Will Open New Course At San Quentin This Fall
Professor Joan Parkin, Ph.D., Director of the Feather River College’s Incarcerated Student Program (ISP), generated excitement and interest with her … [Read more...]