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Archives for May 2019

America struggles with racial identity 50 years after Malcolm X

May 15, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

When an icon dies in a hail of bullets for his ideas, beliefs and works, the community forever mourns the loss of potential progress. More than 50 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Politics Tagged With: Black Manhood, formerly incarcerated, Malcolm X, White Nationalism

An interview with former Death Row prisoner Alfred Sandoval, from Pelican Bay’s Newsletter “The Pelican”

May 15, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

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K: Thank you for sitting down with me and for agreeing to do this interview. If I remember correctly, you said you’ve been in prison for about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Death Penalty, Inmate, Institutions, Prison Programs, Prison Stories Tagged With: Pelican Bay, Prison Programs, The Pelican

Scott J. Lawrie’s poetry was inspired by an ex-con poet

May 15, 2019 by Juan Haines

When the young Scottish lad Scott J. Lawrie was introduced to the country’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, it was the beginning of his fondness for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Review, Education Tagged With: book, ex-con, poetry

Guards union seeks better relationship with Gov. Newsom

May 15, 2019 by Michael Jace

California’s Governor Gavin Newson

California’s prison guards union is taking steps to foster good relations with new Gov. Gavin Newsom. The union withdrew a $2 million contribution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Politics Tagged With: 2020 vote, CCPOA, Gavin Newsom

RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives

May 15, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

After incarceration Tracy Brumfield did not sit back with her arms crossed when it came to her recovery and reentry: She founded RISE, a newspaper and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: ged, Prison Programs, RISE, tracy Brumfield

Bread & Roses presents tribute to honor Audrey Auld

May 15, 2019 by David Ditto

A parade of San Quentin musicians entertained about 100 inmates while honoring the late folksinger Audrey Auld, a favorite performer at the prison. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Prison Programs, Prison Stories Tagged With: Bread & Roses, music

Shedding reputation to step into a new role in society

May 15, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

KidCAT Speaks! Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series on the cost of earning a reputation in prison. A person can earn a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Criminal Justice, Inmate, Institutions, Prison Stories Tagged With: Prison Gangs, SNY

Tracking the healthcare of postpartum female prisoners

May 15, 2019 by Michael Jace

The U.S. has four percent of the world’s female population, but thirty percent of its female incarcerated population. Yet the first systematic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Women in Prison Tagged With: female prisoners, postpartum

Prison nurseries: incarcerating newborns with their mothers

May 15, 2019 by Joe Garcia

British newborn

Pregnant women face heart-wrenching consequences when they are incarcerated: not only must they give birth under harsh conditions, but then, most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Human Interest, Women in Prison Tagged With: New York, Newborns, Pregnant

Alabama prison failed to identify suicidal inmates

May 15, 2019 by Carlos Drouaillet

An investigation has been launched into suicides by Alabama prisoners, NPR reported. “The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has the highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Inmate Tagged With: Alabama, Solitary confinement, suicidal inmates

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