Police records showed that Taylor was in custody at the time of the crime Daniel Taylor received a life sentence in 1995 after being charged with … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Inmate Gains a Following and Fame For Creating Financial Literacy Class
Curtis “Wall Street” Carroll is teaching fellow inmates financial literacy as a practical and better alternative to crime, and the media has taken … [Read more...]
Reflecting on Past Mistakes
This year the month of January is marked with many celebrations, observances and symbols. New Year’s Day and the Solemnity of Mary were both on Jan. … [Read more...]
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 by by Tina Seelig
As a 57-year-old convict, What I Wish I Knew When I was 20, by Tina Seelig (2009) immediately caught my attention. I believe I would have done exactly … [Read more...]
Cesar Chavez: Fighting for Equality Among Farm Workers
Director Diego Luna’s Cesar Chavez underscores the point that no matter how powerless we feel, we always have the power to decide who we are. Cesar … [Read more...]
January 2015 News Briefs
Alabama — A nonprofit law firm asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the prison system in October after a six-month investigation that … [Read more...]
Golden Bears Capture Title With 13 Seconds Left, 21-18
The San Quentin Golden Bears scored a touchdown with 13 seconds remaining, defeating All-Madden, 21-18, to capture the Intramural Flag Football League … [Read more...]
There’s More to NFL Officiating Than it Seems
Key to all football games are the officials. These are the seven uniformed individuals who don black and white striped jerseys, black and white pants, … [Read more...]
Lakers Dominate Championship Game Over the Youngsters, 31-25
The San Quentin Lakers over-38 half-court team showed they know how to use a broom in their undefeated playoff run to become Championship Basketball … [Read more...]
Staying Connected With Sports Through Coaching
Coaching gives ex-players a way to stay close to the sport they love and share their knowledge. When injuries or age push them to the sideline, they … [Read more...]