In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to present a throwback shout-out to San Quentin’s La Mezcla, a 1980s Latino Chicano cultural … [Read more...]
El impacto a los hijo con padres encarcelados en América Latina
El encarcelamiento de los padres por cualquier periodo de tiempo en países latinoamericanos, amplifica la vulnerabilidad que ya existe, también, se … [Read more...]
San Quentin celebrates Juneteenth
San Quentin residents observed Juneteenth with a skill and strength competition, including music, spoken word, and encouraging speeches. The … [Read more...]
Fallen soldiers gone but remembered at San Quentin on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the Veterans Group of San Quentin lay a wreath to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the armed … [Read more...]
Celebrando los logros y las perdidas
Los Residentes de San Quentin Celebran el día del padre Para muchos residentes en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin, el día del padre es … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day offers an opportunity for the incarcerated to reflect on gender, culture, and the struggles of parenting behind bars. The … [Read more...]
Why we celebrate Nurses Appreciation Week
Nurses Appreciation Week was acknowledged in San Quentin, honoring the nurses in a weeklong celebration, which began on May 6 and ended on May 12, in … [Read more...]
Nursing founder honored for her contributions to humanity
Since 1965, International Nurses Day has been celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12. Born in 1820, in Florence, Italy, Nightingale … [Read more...]
SQ residents share what they’re thankful for
Manuel Mena “I am thankful that I can come to the wonderful programs at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. It is where I got to learn more … [Read more...]
San Quentin visiting hosts Halloween event with costumes, decorations, and face painting
On October 29, San Quentin hosted a Halloween celebration in the visiting room. Families and loved ones were treated to a festive atmosphere with live … [Read more...]