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Honor, service & restorative justice

May 2, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Marcus Henderson moves to executive editor I am honored to move into my new role as the Executive Editor of SQNews. It has been a privilege … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Recently Posted Tagged With: Editorial

Second Chance Month highlights the power of personal transformation

April 27, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Second Chance Month highlights impact of self-help, rehabilitative efforts April is officially Second Chance Month. Every year, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Human Interest, LEGAL, RE-ENTRY, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

NATIVE AMERICANS CELEBRATE ANNUAL WINTER POW WOW 

March 21, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Incarcerated First Nations drummers, dancerhonor Native cultural history, values The scent of burnt sage pierced the air of San Quentin’s Chapel … [Read more...]

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AAPI COMMUNITY CELEBRATES MAKAHIKI

March 21, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

The Pacific Islanders ancient traditions were commemorated at San Quentin’s Chapel B area to recognize the prison’s Native Hawaiian Religious Group … [Read more...]

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SAN QUENTIN NEWS CELEBRATES – THE WOMEN OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

March 20, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

For Women’s History Month, we shine the spotlight on fourpowerhouse women who have changed the face of the justice system Women worldwide are … [Read more...]

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Rhymester ‘God MC’ Rakim transforms 80s rap

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

“Changing the game” is an expression used to describe exceptional individuals who have transformed and elevated their particular field or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Featured, OBITUARY, PROFILE

The golden philosophy of KRS-One:

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

KNOWLEDGEIS POWER “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone” is the bold acronym of hip hop’s grand “Teacha” known as KRS-One (Lawrence “Kris” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Human Interest

Jane Dorotik: Prison reform advocate proven innocent after 21-year struggle

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

After 21 years of struggle, including a long prison sentence, court battles and the daunting challenge of proving her innocence, Jane Dorotik, a … [Read more...]

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Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted, Staff Profile Tagged With: Profiles

Q&A with financial literacy adviser Joaquin Wallace

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Financial literacy is vital to the success of incarcerated people returning to society. Dr. Joaquin Wallace, a licensed financial advisor, has … [Read more...]

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