Silky, smooth falsettos and blaring horns brought musicians together in a weeklong Musicambia workshop. Musicambia held its annual workshop at San … [Read more...]
Fatherhood in prison transcends generations
San Quentin residents prove that the power of fatherhood can transcend the distance and time that prison creates. Twice a week, Marcus Shepard and … [Read more...]
San Quentin resident on how exercise helped his rehabilitation
Tyree Huntley has used discipline and exercise to transform his body, his mind, and the way he approaches life. To most objective observers, … [Read more...]
Artwork in minimum security housing unit brings unity
Two residents turn their love for art into rehabilitation and a way to break down long-standing barriers. If a person walks around the dorm and … [Read more...]
CDCR budget only $4 billion less than LA Unified School District’s
While San Quentin moves full-steam ahead with its reimagining of a better way to operate prisons, many residents believe reform should happen long … [Read more...]
Several policies add to disproportionate Black prison population
A history of heavy policing and sentencing practices has left California’s Black population overly represented in the prison system. Black … [Read more...]
Creative talents on display at San Quentin’s second film festival
The captive creativity and immense talent of San Quentin resident filmmakers shone through at the second annual San Quentin Film Festival Oct. 23-24. … [Read more...]
Discontentment among Black people deters voting
Some San Quentin Black residents trace their lack of participation in politics to subpar education and feeling ostracized by the government that’s … [Read more...]
Cultivating healthy relationships a catalyst to favorable environment
San Quentin’s recent celebration of Mental Health Wellness Week reveals how the prison’s cultural shift benefits residents and staff alike. San … [Read more...]
Ghost of father’s past does not deter resident’s journey
The shadow of a person’s past can sometimes be a burden that stalks them like a plague. Fortunately, for one man, he has managed to escape his … [Read more...]