The FBI in 1956 created its secret Counterintelligence Program—COINTELPRO—to take action against Black organizations viewed as subversive. Sixty-one … [Read more...]
Racial undertones of America’s penal system
After the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, one of the first steps toward the mass incarceration of African-Americans was the … [Read more...]
San Francisco Opera debuts at San Quentin
Add the San Francisco Opera (SFO) to the list of historic performances and celebrities that have passed through the infamous Bastille by the Bay – San … [Read more...]
100th edition celebration recognizes San Quentin News
When the San Quentin News was revived nearly ten years ago, a staff of five put together a four-page issue and distributed it to 5,000 inmates inside … [Read more...]
CDCR’s Information Officer critiques SQ News
One of San Quentin News’ biggest supporters is also its biggest critic. Krissi Khokhobashvili, information officer for California Department of … [Read more...]
Jill Brown reflects on her time as warden
Former San Quentin Warden Jill Brown’s career allowed her to reinvent herself many times. In the process, she helped to improve the lives of inmates … [Read more...]
Addressing social justice inequalities
A roundtable centering on social justice inequalities in America took place Dec. 12 between two unlikely groups at the most unlikely place. Earl … [Read more...]
Prison to Employment Connection job readiness event
The Prison to Employment Connection (PEC) program hosted its sixth job readiness event at San Quentin State Prison, allowing dozens of inmates, … [Read more...]
350 men honor Veteran’s Day at SQ
Every year, the 11th day of the 11th month in the United States commemorates Veterans Day. It was no different in San Quentin for the more than 350 … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Christmas caroling revives special memories
Nostalgic feelings dampen many inmates’ lives during the holiday season, but Christmas caroling in San Quentin State Prison revives happy memories of … [Read more...]
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