Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, one which the state of Texas has been observing for decades, according to the Wall Street Journal. On June 17, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
Demitris Trevorus McGee: Rest in Power
There are some moments in life that make you reflect on your own mortality —celebrating the life and death of Demitris “Dee” McGee is one of them. We … [Read more...]
ACT program promotes empathy, broadens perspectives
After serving 36 years, seven months, Tommy “Shakur” Ross counted down the last four days of serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole in … [Read more...]
Q&A with Diane Kahn, co-founder of HoSQ
Before Diane Kahn co-founded Humans of San Quentin (HoSQ) with San Quentin News staffer Juan Haines, she taught a GED class at San Quentin. Her … [Read more...]
Tommy ‘Shakur’ Ross released after 36 years
After serving 36 years and seven months in the California Prison system, Tommy “Shakur” Ross walks out of San Quentin as a free man. In a … [Read more...]
Reggie Yates traces his African ancestry through his art
San Quentin resident Reginald Yates embraces his ancestral roots by reviving some of the old traits of African tribal art. Some may dismiss this … [Read more...]
Erick Maciel sees inspiration everywhere he looks
Art is a way for incarcerated people to sooth the mind and soul in a positive way. It provides a healthy escape from the depression that often … [Read more...]
Audio journalism program holds graduation
An audio journalism program that trains incarcerated people in the skills necessary to work in radio upon release had its first graduation for … [Read more...]
Changes in incarceration rates less impressive than expected
Reductions in incarcerated populations during the COVID-19 pandemic have proven to be only temporary, new federal data shows. Included in the … [Read more...]
BLUE & BLUE RETURNS TO SAN QUENTIN
San Francisco Police return to SQ for talks on social justice, reform Top leadership of the San Francisco police department gathered … [Read more...]
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