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Rhymester ‘God MC’ Rakim transforms 80s rap

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

“Changing the game” is an expression used to describe exceptional individuals who have transformed and elevated their particular field or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Holidays

Celebrating BLACK HISTORY/HIP HOP

February 15, 2023 by San Quentin News

PIONEER WOMEN OF HIP HOP: MC Lyte is recognized as one of“the best female vocalists in hiphop” history. She was the first solofemale rapper to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Holidays, Music

The golden philosophy of KRS-One:

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

KNOWLEDGEIS POWER “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone” is the bold acronym of hip hop’s grand “Teacha” known as KRS-One (Lawrence “Kris” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Holidays, Human Interest, Music

Governor Newsom names Jeffrey Macomber next CDCR Secretary

February 15, 2023 by CDCR

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom [on Dec. 12] announced that Jeffrey Macomber will serve as the next Secretary of the California Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Politics

THE POWER OF GIVING

February 15, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

San Francisco 49ersbring Christmas tochildren of SQ parents  On Dec. 19, the San Francisco 49ers organization brought Christmas cheer and gifts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Sports, SQ News

California to shutter more prison facilities

February 15, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

California has sets it sights on closing two operating prisons, as well as enacting cutbacks at six other prisons, as the state continues its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured

Video surveillance installed across SQ

February 15, 2023 by San Quentin News

Officials at San Quentin State Prison have installed numerous surveillance cameras throughout the institution’s housing units, educational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, SQ News

Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Profiles, Recently Posted, Staff Profile

California offender records to be sealed under new law – SB 731

January 17, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

Lady Justice.

By Henry Ortiz Reprinted by permission from Marin Independent Journal If the goal is to make California safer, the state took major step in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Legal

END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires

January 17, 2023 by Juan Haines

December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Profiles, SQ News

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