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Cinco de Mayo celebration draws Friesian horse and low riders

June 24, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In the wake of mass deportations, San Quentin residents celebrated Cinco de Mayo, displaying various art forms of Mexican and Aztecan culture. On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Cinco de Mayo

Juvenile corrections officers indicted for staging brawls

June 20, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

A counselor, a referee, and a fight club — juvenile correctional officers have been indicted for staging gladiator-type brawls amongst youth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT Tagged With: Los Padrinos Juvenile Detention Center

Eating habits and exercise regimen can combat diabetes

June 18, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

An educated food plan and exercise regimen for incarcerated people may be the way to combat diabetes, instead of being medication … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: diabetes

12-step program addresses trauma and improves emotional awareness

June 8, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

At an Emotional Awareness Therapy graduation a former Death Row resident spoke about what the program has done for him. Steven Crittenden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Graduation Tagged With: Death Row, E.A.T., Emotional Awareness Therapy

Residents’ mothers redeem and restore relationships with sons

May 10, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In an expression of gratitude, two San Quentin residents explain how their mothers’ time in prison impacted their lives, including a renewed love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: mothers day

Creativity and diversity showcased in talent show

May 9, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Professional singer, songwriter, and producer Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd has worked with Usher, Drake, and Mariah Carey, and recently he visited a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MUSIC Tagged With: Poo Bear

Expectant mothers’ life behind bars

May 7, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Journey from addiction in prison to advocating for mothers behind bars Tabatha Trammel persevered through teenage pregnancy while struggling with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: The Marshall Project

Ramadan means self-discipline, not just abstaining

May 6, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

The Muslim community at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center shares their experience of fasting in the Month of Ramadan, fulfilling a decree of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Religious Programs Tagged With: Ramadan

New York’s disciplinary system revealed

April 19, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

A study revealed how the New York correctional system’s disciplinary process manipulates incarcerated people.  Brian Nam-Sonenstein, senior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT Tagged With: New York

Residents pay tribute to lives lost in San Quentin in 2024

April 16, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

At an event sponsored by Mourning Our Losses, the Veterans Group of San Quentin honored veteran, Ernest Vick, while San Quentin resident and trumpeter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: VETERANS Tagged With: Mourning Our Losses, Veterans Group of San Quentin

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