Billion dollar companies are making millions on the prison communication industry, primarily off of low-income families who wish to stay in touch with … [Read more...]
Black History month celebrates artists and legends
Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]
Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-nominated Ear Hustle
Once again Ear Hustle, San Quentin’s critically acclaimed podcast, has broken new ground. It was nominated for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for audio … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations in CDCR
Makeshift vaccination stations were erected on San Quentin’s West Block yard in late January to provide those 65 and older and other vulnerable … [Read more...]
Ella Baker: Civil and human rights activist
Ella Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more … [Read more...]
Our honors list for criminal justice work
San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]
Sistas’ With Voices rally calls to new head of CDCR
Voices of concern, love and a call to action were raised by families, friends and prison reform advocacy groups to welcome a new change in CDCR … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from Birmingham jail
My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities … [Read more...]
CDCR plans to close DVI in 2021
The closure of two of the 35 state prisons has been announced by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Deuel Vocational … [Read more...]
Cutting SQ population in half is a risky job
San Quentin is on the verge of a monumental change after a state appellate court ordered the prison to slice its incarcerated population by 50% to cut … [Read more...]
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