bell hooks in October 2014 bell hooks (Sept. 1952-Present) born Gloria Jean Watkins, is an author, professor, feminist and social activist. Her pen … [Read more...]
Growing prison plants transformed Nicole Rose’s life
The Prisoner's Herbal by Nicole Rose Introduction written by Nicole Rose When I was 21 years old, I entered one of Britain’s highest security … [Read more...]
Father Greg writes the human story of gangs
Father Gregory Boyle is a Catholic priest who has made significant steps in helping gang members turn their lives around, and helped the public to … [Read more...]
America stagnated by “compounding moral debts”
Two essays that appeared in The Atlantic magazine set up Ta-Nehisi Coates as a voice for African-Americans. He wrote The Case for Reparations in 2014 … [Read more...]
Prison Truth: The Story of the San Quentin News
Veteran journalist Ted Koppel got it right when he said William J. Drummond proves to be the right person to tell the tale of San Quentin News (SQN). … [Read more...]
A journey of losing of a loved one and working through the trauma
Replace A granddaughter’s wish came true when Brian Cahill decided to write about his son, her father John Cahill. Cops, Cons, and … [Read more...]
Flying Kites depicts the harsh realities of isolation in prison
A blending of visual manipulation with a literary representation of solitary confinement Students of the Stanford Graphic Novel Project produced … [Read more...]
Historical fiction gives account of the slave trade
Homegoing, a debut novel by Yaa Gyasi (2016), explores the unhealed wounds of slavery, compellingly rendered through several hundred years, seven … [Read more...]
Big Wheels to the Big House covers victimization as well as hopes and dreams
“The world is cold and dark...Who cares?!” That’s what’s on the book cover of Juvenile Offenders: From Big Wheels to the Big House (2018) by Rosemary … [Read more...]
Bringing to life the personal stories of those who carry a life sentence
Despite our politically polarized country, most people agree that ending mass incarceration is necessary. There is also wide- spread agreement that … [Read more...]
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