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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, Profiles, Recently Posted, Staff Profile

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...]

Filed Under: Money, Recently Posted

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Retiring education officer leaves legacy of compassion, professionalism After more than 10 years, San Quentin’s education front desk is getting a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Profiles, Recently Posted, SQ News

CCWP welcomes new Membership Organizer

December 6, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Formerly incarcerated women continue to raise the bar in advocacy work. Elizabeth “Leesa” Nomura is the new membership organizer for the California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Recently Posted, Women in Prison

Initiate Justice restructures leadership roles

December 6, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Initiate Justice, a prison reform and abolitionist advocacy group, is in the process of a leadership transition, according to the Inside Journal, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Reform, Profiles, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

CELEBRATING OUR 150th EDITION

November 8, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Struggles, tragedies and triumphs are what a good story and powerful dynasties are built on. SQNews is honored to reach another milestone by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Prison Media, SQ News

Q&A with CALPIA’s new General Manager

September 12, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Bill Davidson’s purposeful approach prepares prisoners to reenter the workforce Bill Davidson, CALPIA’s new General Manager, sat down with SQNews … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Prison Programs, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

Fashionista Runa Ray’s Peace Flag Project tackles social justice, climate change

September 12, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

To tackle the lofty goals of climate change and social justice at the same time is a tall order, but fashion environmentalist Runa Ray launched the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Profiles, Recently Posted

LABOR DAY – Incarcerated workers continue toiling for minuscule wages

September 12, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

ACLU: ‘Captive Labor Exploitation’ of incarcerated workers produces billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services In 1852, Fredrick Douglass, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Money

INDEPENDENCE DAY?

August 29, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

“Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light?” Oh wait, hold on! The U.S. Supreme Court just struck down Roe v. Wade. The 50-year-old precedent on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Recently Posted

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