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Jerry Brown grants commutations to LWOPs

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Kenneth Hartman

As he is reaching the end of his final term in office, Gov. Jerry Brown has granted nine commutations. The Aug. 18 commutations allowed five people … [Read more...]

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Society stereotypes become punitive for Black women

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Society stereotypes Black women as angry, aggressive and masculine, and as a result, according to a recent report, their cases often become more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Hudson Link awards its 500th degree to NY prisoners

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Graduates of the Sullivan Correctional Facility

Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison celebrated a major milestone, passing out its 500th degree, while graduating 55 New York State prisoners in … [Read more...]

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Giants ends season with 3-8 loss

September 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Giants sponsor Elliot Smith talking to coach Terry Burton

In the season finale, the visiting Bay Area Cubs baseball team out-played the San Quentin Giants for an 8-3 win. The Giants took to the field a little … [Read more...]

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The dedicated advocates for women prisoners

September 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Adrienne Skye and Billie Belo at an exhibit for Belo's work

Two dedicated advocates used the art of storytelling and a stroke of a paint brush to bring awareness about the lives of the 200 plus women serving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Protesters drawing attention to prison deaths and suicides

August 2, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Sherry Graves (center) shares her loss of daughter Shaylene Graves, who died in custody

Advocates and families of prisoners have held rallies to protest the deaths and suicides of their loved ones in California prisons and jails. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured

Avon’s 39-mile Walk of celebration and remembrance

August 2, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

A small array of pink T-shirts filled San Quentin’s Lower Yard as guests, volunteers and prisoners walked 39 miles celebrating the lives of cancer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Bread & Roses

Former SQ residents return with the sounds of gospel

August 2, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Faithful members Darryl Buckhana, John Easter and Richard Brown

Songs of struggle and redemption boomed in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel as two of its former residents brought an audience of hundreds to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Suns beat the San Quentin A’s and Giants in double-header

August 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Bob Sharka at bat for the Sun against SQ Giants

The visiting Santa Monica Suns outshined the San Quentin A’s and Giants baseball teams in an intense double-header. The Suns edged the A’s 14-12 and … [Read more...]

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San Quentin celebrates Day of Peace 2017

July 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Day of Peace Event in San Quentin 2017

The rehabilitative spirit flowed deeply at San Quentin’s 11th Annual Day of Peace celebration. The San Quentin community came together on the Lower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read Tagged With: Day of Peace, Francesca Lee Trio, Prison University Project, San Quentin, San Quentin State Prison

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