In the background of numerous San Quentin inmate success stories is the Robert E. Burton School of Education. Following last month’s graduation … [Read more...]
Judge Henderson: Catalyst of Change
It was a bright, sunny day at San Quentin for the June 3 ceremony formally celebrating the new $136 million Central Health Services Building – a … [Read more...]
One Neighborhood…Two Paths, Two Lives…Why the Difference
My position with San Quentin News as Editor-in-Chief affords me the opportunity to meet and interview people from all walks of life, from the … [Read more...]
S.Q. Celebrates Earth Day
The Green Life, an environmental and sustainable living, food and energy awareness group at San Quentin, hosted Nikki Henderson at its first Earth Day … [Read more...]
4 Men of Richmond Speak of the Violence
The city of Richmond has America talking. How do working class communities become virtual war zones for their citizens, places where violent assault … [Read more...]
Van Jones: A Life With Ups and Downs
Gone from the White House Who is Van Jones? Van Jones is a human rights activist, Yale Law school graduate and founder of the Ella Baker Center and … [Read more...]
Going Green
Welcome to a Life in Sustainability Every Friday morning in the education building 12 individuals gather with a leader in training inmates for … [Read more...]
Parole Date Cancellations By Governor Devastate Prisoners and Families
When the governor rejects parole to a lifer, it’s devastating both to the inmate and his family. The family members become faceless victims. To … [Read more...]
The Journey of Eddy Zheng – From Immigrant to Prisoner now Social Activist
When Eddy Zheng arrived at San Quentin 22 years ago, he couldn’t speak a word of English. Today, thanks to prison education programs, he is a free man … [Read more...]
S.Q. Program Aims To Teach Computer Skills
A university-prison program is under way to teach San Quentin inmates how to function in a computer-oriented society when they are released. “We hope … [Read more...]