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Correctional Officer L. Griffin

September 28, 2019 by Richard Richardson

San Quentin State Prison lost a great treasure on Aug. 23. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Correctional Officer L. Griffin passed away. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Yard Talk

One man’s journey with the revitalized newspaper

January 22, 2018 by Richard Richardson

San Quentin News Advisers Jan Perry, Linda Xiques, Steve McNamara Bottom: Joan Lisetor and Nikki

In June 2016, I became the editor-in-chief of San Quentin News. I never thought I would be editor-in-chief of anything, but being able to work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

CDCR’s Information Officer critiques SQ News

January 21, 2018 by Richard Richardson

One of San Quentin News’ biggest supporters is also its biggest critic. Krissi Khokhobashvili, information officer for California Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: cdcr

Alex Mallick fights for justice

January 18, 2018 by Richard Richardson

Alex Mallick in the Protestant Chapel at San Quentin

As long as she can remember, Alex Mallick has considered herself a defender and protector, “a guardian of people.”  “I dedicated my life to helping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: Alex Mallick, Anouthinh Pangthong, Charlie Spence, Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll, First Watch, kid cat, Restore Justice

Letters To The Editor by Mr. Hajek

September 1, 2017 by Richard Richardson

Dear San Quentin News, I know you don’t hear much from Death Row, most of the inmates here don’t hold much interest in the rest of the prison as it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters

Letter To The Editor by E. Wilridge

June 1, 2017 by Richard Richardson

I am currently incarcerated in the Florida Department of Corrections and have been for the past 23 years with a life sentence with eligible for parole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters

Letters To The Editor by K. "Kat Meow" Sanchez

June 1, 2017 by Richard Richardson

Dear SQ News, Greetings to you all! My name is Kat Meow. I’m a transgender woman doing life. I’m currently housed in North Kern State Prison Reception … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters

Letters to the Editor by K. Baday

May 1, 2017 by Richard Richardson

To whom it may concern, First I want to thank you for the amazing newspaper that you provide. It’s very informative. My name is Korla, and I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters

The history and accomplishment of Black Americans

February 9, 2017 by Richard Richardson

Slavery underlies the history of Blacks in America. Though many people would rather forget it ever existed, slavery walked down American history as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

Finding Solutions for Community Tragedies

September 1, 2016 by Richard Richardson

Portrait of Richard ‘Bonaru’ Richardson

Young Black women touring San Quentin questioned a group of prisoners with tears in her eyes. “Aren’t you guys mad at what’s going on out there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: SQUIRES

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