Archives for January 2018

RISK LITERACY: WOODBLOCK FORTUNA & SAPIENTIA

January 24, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

One of the most common stock images used by the San Quentin News website is that of a 17 century woodblock print of Fortuna and Sapientia - FATE & … [Read more...]

One man’s journey with the revitalized newspaper

January 22, 2018 by Richard Richardson

In June 2016, I became the editor-in-chief of San Quentin News. I never thought I would be editor-in-chief of anything, but being able to work … [Read more...]

Shaka Senghor visits prison to speak about change

January 21, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Shaka Senghor, 45, a consulting producer for Oprah Winfrey’s new program, Released, which debuted on the OWN cable television network, visited San … [Read more...]

CDCR’s Information Officer critiques SQ News

January 21, 2018 by Richard Richardson

One of San Quentin News’ biggest supporters is also its biggest critic. Krissi Khokhobashvili, information officer for California Department of … [Read more...]

Oprah Winfrey visits Pelican Bay State Prison

January 20, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

Media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey brought the stories of California inmates into millions of American living rooms during a recent CBS 60 Minutes … [Read more...]

Musicians rocked San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel

January 19, 2018 by Juan Haines

San Quentin State Prison, known by its warden, Ron Davis, to be “The Titan of Rehabilitation,” one-upped itself with a spirited collaboration. … [Read more...]

Jill Brown reflects on her time as warden

January 19, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Former San Quentin Warden Jill Brown’s career allowed her to reinvent herself many times. In the process, she helped to improve the lives of inmates … [Read more...]

Female inmates help battle fires

January 18, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

California’s female inmate firefighters appreciate the opportunity to grow and give back to the community. There are about 200 females in California’s … [Read more...]