Archives for February 2018

Veterans’ 29th annual Toys-for-Tots giveaway

February 21, 2018 by Charles David Henry

The holiday spirit enriched the Main Visiting Room for five days in December. For two consecutive weekends, the fully decorated seven-foot Christmas … [Read more...]

San Quentin News’ Senior Editor honored

February 20, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

For giving a voice to the voiceless, Juan Haines, the San Quentin News senior editor, was honored with The Silver Heart Award by the Northern … [Read more...]

Restoring a community through healing dialogue

February 19, 2018 by Jorge Heredia

More than two dozen survivors of crime crossed the heavily riveted steel doors at San Quentin to face prisoners convicted of serious crimes, including … [Read more...]

Reconstructing lives through vocational training

February 18, 2018 by David B. Le

Greg Venegas is helping San Quentin prisoners learn construction skills qualifying them to find excellent jobs when released. Venegas teaches in a … [Read more...]

Lt. Graham retires after four decades of service

February 17, 2018 by Charles David Henry

The big day arrives. The number one lieutenant is retiring from San Quentin State Prison. It’s Friday, Nov. 17, and Lt. Donald Graham walks into the … [Read more...]

Living the good life after prison

February 16, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

What does it take for a man coming out of prison to be successful in society? It took moral support from community members for formerly incarcerated … [Read more...]

Former San Quentin prisoner advocates for change

February 16, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

While he was incarcerated, you would see Reginald “Reggie” Hola playing almost every sport, taking first in the Ironman contest or participating in … [Read more...]

Education organizations trade ideas at national conference

February 16, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

Exchanging ideas on how to create educational opportunities for incarcerated people and reentry services was the topic of a national conference held … [Read more...]

An evening of educational college entertainment

February 15, 2018 by Juan Haines

While playing keyboard AJ Gonzales sang “Roses Instead,” as an audience of prisoners and community members made their way inside San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Happy Valentine's Day From Me To My Love

February 15, 2018 by San Quentin News

A message from the men inside to their loved ones: To my loving wife Renee; When I say I love you more, I don’t mean I love you more than you … [Read more...]