Featured – Page 29

Florida hosts prison reform conference – FICPFM

November 30, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

More than 50 social justice organizations led by formerly incarcerated people met in Orlando, Fla., last month. The occasion was the second national … [Read more...]

50 men graduate from California Re-entry Institute

November 29, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

The idea behind the California Re-entry Institute (CRI) is to begin the re-integration process in prison and continue support services once … [Read more...]

CCWP advocates mount a fight to end LWOP

November 15, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

Advocates are mounting a fight to end the other death penalty—life without the possibility of parole. These “hidden death sentences” mean prisoners … [Read more...]

Law enforcement and prisoners come together in Barbershop Dialogue

November 15, 2018 by Juan Haines

Law enforcement personnel and incarcerated men met in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Sept. 21 for a first-of-its-kind forum. The idea came from … [Read more...]

Project Avary march

October 20, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

When a parent winds up behind bars, the children suffer the stigma of that incarceration. That was the message from Project Avary attending San … [Read more...]

S.Q. Warriors take trophy back

October 20, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

The San Quentin Warriors won again! For the second straight year, the prison’s premiere basketball team beat the Golden State Warriors squad of … [Read more...]

SQ's 2018 graduating class thanked D. Searle

September 30, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Families gathered to celebrate their loved ones’ accomplishments at the Robert E. Burton Adult School annual graduation ceremony, held on July 20 in … [Read more...]

Former prisoner honored for his achievements

September 30, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

John Valverde, 50, went from the prison cell to the executive suite, having an occupation listed as “convict,” to an occupation of “CEO.” Now chief … [Read more...]

Common visits SQ music program

September 18, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

David Jassy playing music for Common and guests Hip-hop artist Rashid “Common” Lynn heard about the positive music being produced from prison by David … [Read more...]