Many of the men in blue say they would remain seated during the National Anthem. Like a small but growing number of professional athletes refusing to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Q & A With MAC Executives
Many of the men on the mainline know MAC President Johnson and Vice-president Alvarez. However, here is an introduction to the other four men who … [Read more...]
A Violent Death Leads to Forgiveness
A 72-year-old woman and an incarcerated Black man shared stories of how they avoided becoming leaders of hate by forgiving the men who committed … [Read more...]
Offenders Earn Employment As Software Engineers Inside San Quentin
Federal and state-authorized Joint Venture Program allows employment of incarcerated individuals at market wages. The California Department of … [Read more...]
Two-Hour Race Filled With Challenges for 22 Runners
Twenty-two runners lined up for the start of a two-hour race around a bustling prison yard for the 1000 Mile Club annual event. More than a dozen men … [Read more...]
Asian/Pacific Islanders Battle for Basketball Title on Labor Day
In an effort to promote unity, the Asian/Pacific Islanders sponsored a Labor Day basketball tournament called The Battle of the Blocks. Three of San … [Read more...]
Dodgertown and SQ All-Stars Split Doubleheader
It was déjà vu for visiting Los Angeles Dodgertown pitcher Auggie Alfonso, who split a double-header with the San Quentin All-Stars baseball team for … [Read more...]
Green Team Edges SQ Warriors, 97-94, in OT
The visiting Green Team posted a 97-94 overtime win over the San Quentin Warriors basketball team. “It was close — we should have had it in … [Read more...]
The Visiting Trailblazers Leave Kings in the Dust
The visiting Trailblazers dusted off the San Quentin Kings basketball team, winning 74-45. Led by Ian Ashcraft-Williams, the Trailblazers never looked … [Read more...]
SQ All-Stars Baseball Team Honors Lieutenant S. Robinson
In a fierce battle, the San Quentin All-Stars baseball team edged out the visiting Bay Area Cubs 8-7 in an exhibition game honoring Correctional Lt. … [Read more...]