Six years ago, several inmates frustrated by the violent nature of prison had a simple idea: All inmates should come together on the yard and observe … [Read more...]
POETRY
DIASPORA By R. Calix In the Gulag by the Bay Where a remnant still survives Our colored souls in distress Where unfreedom songs arise Where blues … [Read more...]
Men Urged to Change by ‘Being More of Who You Really Are’
“What I did is not who I am.” It’s a powerful statement for someone who has felt the pain of doing wrong. Reflecting on the disconnect between one’s … [Read more...]
Words to My Mother
Chris Scull - Happy Mother’s Day momma. Thank you for telling me to get a good education. Thank you for giving me birth and loving me … [Read more...]
From a Mother With a Son in Prison to Other Mothers of the Incarcerated
Around two million men and women are in prison in the United States, more than any other country in the world. That means a corresponding number of … [Read more...]
Letters To Editor by Tom Condon, Jean & Bill Hagler
Dear Editor: As a former reporter and editor (now retired) on a New York City metropolitan area daily newspaper, I commend the staff for producing an … [Read more...]
‘What Does it Mean to be Grateful’
One of the most commonly expressed “feelings” in San Quentin Nonviolent Communication (NVC) classes is, “Today, I feel grateful…I feel blessed.” … [Read more...]
Injuries in Reception Center Riot
Initial reports suggest anywhere from 150 to 200 inmates were involved in a large scale riot involving weapons on the Badger Section Reception Center … [Read more...]
From A Window In San Quentin
By Fe P. Koons My tears will not bring back the hour of holding your tiny fingers in my palm or kissing your cheeks in the solitude of the night The … [Read more...]
Ex-Dealer’s Message
OAKLAND -- For a brief but glorious couple of years in the late 1980s, Darryl “Lil D” Reed thought he had it made. His uncle by marriage was Felix … [Read more...]
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