Fueled by the growing interest in real-life reporting from behind bars, the Prison Journalism Project (PJP) launched itself in April 2020 as a … [Read more...]
Q Ball nominated for Emmy Awards in 2020
San Quentin–filmed Q Ball was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, making it the first Sports Emmy-nominated … [Read more...]
Number of Americans jailed or on probation falls over the past decade
The number of Americans jailed or on probation fell 21% from its peak in 2007, federal statistics show. The figures show between 2017 and 2018 … [Read more...]
Rebuilding his life after 44 years of incarceration from 1170d
By Ruby Wilks & Davis Vanguard At age 63 and during a pandemic, Paul Redd begins to build his life outside of prison after 44 years of … [Read more...]
Correspondence with Miami Youth Academy
In October, students at Miami Youth Academy and men at San Quentin State Prison in California started a letter exchange facilitated by the Prison … [Read more...]
PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship 2021
PEN AMERICA PEN America’s Writing for Justice Fellowship will commission six or more writers— emerging or established—to create written works of … [Read more...]
When New Year Arrives For Native Americans
"Rich in Culture, Rich in Tradition" read a blazing red banner at San Quentin’s annual Spring Pow Wow. The February 28 event was to celebrate the … [Read more...]
The Incarcerated Deaf Have Extra Challenges
A new community of deaf people has finally arrived at San Quentin Prison. After battles in the courts and multiple fights contesting the ability of … [Read more...]
Storytellers polish their craft through the San Quentin News Journalism Guild
Monica Campbell with the Spanish graduating class of 2020 The second annual San Quentin News Journalism Guild Graduation took place in the … [Read more...]
Louisiana taking steps to keep families connected
A new program is helping Louisiana girls keep in touch with their incarcerated fathers. “Not being able to see my father has been traumatizing,” … [Read more...]
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