Congresswoman Jackie Speier ventured inside San Quentin State Prison to hear firsthand about incarceration, rehabilitation and reentry from 26 inmates … [Read more...]
New SQ Group Finds Its Roots in History
The shy and unassuming inmate Sa Tran told a packed room of spectators that he couldn’t believe he was standing before them and giving a speech. “My … [Read more...]
A Trial for Grace by Jessica Pishko
I breezed through the novella A Trial for Grace, by Jessica Pishko (2015) in just a couple of days. It was an engaging read, a look at the life of a … [Read more...]
Prison University Project Celebrates 9 Graduates
Valedictorian Keung Vanh told a packed college graduation audience that when he came to prison 20 years ago, “I didn’t even have a high school … [Read more...]
‘Get On The Bus’ Offers San Quentin Inmates the Chance to Visit Loved Ones
For Brain Asey, doing time at San Quentin State Prison means being far away from his son and daughter who are living in Southern California. “It’s … [Read more...]
Julius Caesar and Macbeth Entertain 600 Guests
In a week’s span, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Macbeth were performed at San Quentin State Prison for audiences that totaled more than 600 guests … [Read more...]
Kid CAT Hosts Amala’s All-Day Walk for Fund Raising
Nearly two dozen volunteers from the Amala Foundation ventured inside San Quentin on May 31 for an all-day walk, sponsored by Kid CAT, that raised … [Read more...]
Consensus of Death by Kenneth R. Brydon
It makes sense that fictional writers mostly write from what they know. Author Kenneth R. Brydon does just that. “The intent of my writing is to … [Read more...]
Music, Spoken Word, Poetry, Comedy…All Flourish at S.Q.’s First Lower Yard Show
A talent show on the Lower Yard of San Quentin State Prison on May 31 was the first of what is planned as an annual event on the Lower Yard. Acts … [Read more...]
Vets Pay Tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day
On the chilly Monday morning observed as Memorial Day, seven flags flew over San Quentin State Prison’s Lower Yard, one flag for each branch of the … [Read more...]
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