To effectively fight crime society needs to concentrate on its children, according to Oakland City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Jean Quan. “We know as educators…if you don’t read at third grade level you’re likely to drop out of high school, … [Read more...]
S.Q. Inmates Raise Funds For Haiti
A variety of inmate art work donated by men at San Quentin State Prison was sold at auction in order to raise money for earthquake survivors in Haiti. The benefit named Quentin United for Aid Kindness and Empathy for Haiti or “Q.U.A.K.E. for Haiti” … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse Program Withers
Among the prison programs on the chopping block because of the $1.2 billion cut in the budget of the California prison system are those dealing with substance abuse. The $250 million slash in rehabilitation programs will translate to an estimated 30 … [Read more...]
Remarkable Woman Who Began SQTV
Most San Quentin inmates have never heard of Wanda Ramey. Nonetheless, she is a presence in their lives every time they turn on their TV. Ramey and her husband, Richard Quierolo, first came to San Quentin Prison in 1960 to film a story on prison … [Read more...]
Reconnecting
By Troy Williams Contributing Writer Twenty-five years ago my mind did not fully grasp a connection to all of humanity. I could neither recognize potential nor power in the image that I viewed in the mirror. This hurt, angry and misguided child, … [Read more...]