I am proud to have worked and walked the journey of prison journalism with a remarkable group of men for the past five years. These dedicated men have … [Read more...]
America struggles with racial identity 50 years after Malcolm X
When an icon dies in a hail of bullets for his ideas, beliefs and works, the community forever mourns the loss of potential progress. More than 50 … [Read more...]
RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives
After incarceration Tracy Brumfield did not sit back with her arms crossed when it came to her recovery and reentry: She founded RISE, a newspaper and … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Day never forgotten for Ayoola Mitchell
On Mother’s Day in 2010, Ayoola Mitchell’s middle son, D.V., was murdered in Oakland. His killer was never found. Fifteen months before that … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s 52nd annual Native American Pow Wow
Native American spiritual leaders from across California and the na- tion brought the spirit of family and the traditional healing dances to San … [Read more...]
Celebrating the contributions of athletic programs
The triumphs, defeats and the power of fellowship were on full display at San Quentin’s Inaugural Athletics Assn. Banquet. Kevin Rumon, volunteer … [Read more...]
Ida B. Wells: early Black journalist and activist
Before Black Lives Matter, and before former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick took a knee, there was Ida B. Wells. She was a pioneering journalist … [Read more...]
Storytelling: bridging the divide between prison and the free world
The “right road lost/FOUND” is a play based on the memories, life stories and experiences of five formerly incarcerated men and women who navigate … [Read more...]
Rap music offered a fresh new voice for the Black community
In the 1980s, rap music became a powerful expression of Black youth. Public Enemy led the way in establishing a Black social consciousness in contrast … [Read more...]
UC Davis launches social media campaign to combat ex-prisoner perceptions
A group of formerly incarcerated university students is launching a social media campaign designed to combat society’s negative perceptions of … [Read more...]
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