PROFILE – Page 5

Basketball world loses another legend

October 11, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

Legendary Boston Celtics Center Bill Russell passes at age 88 The professional sports world has lost the legendary Bill Russell, considered one of … [Read more...]

La perseverancia de un recluso

October 11, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

“A los 42 años de edad me condenaron a cadena perpetua bajo la Ley de Tres Delitos Graves (mejor conocida en inglés como The Three Strike Law)”, dijo … [Read more...]

Highly esteemed Dr. Marez quietly retires

October 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

This year marks the end of a decades-long journey for San Quentin (SQ) educator Dr. L. Marez. Marez slipped out the door as quietly as she … [Read more...]

James King returns on behalf of Ella Baker Center

July 21, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

James King and Emily Harris from the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights came to visit the San Quentin News for an interview in March 2022. They came … [Read more...]

Tommy ‘Shakur’ Ross released after 36 years

July 20, 2022 by Steve Brooks

After serving 36 years and seven months in the California Prison system, Tommy “Shakur” Ross walks out of San Quentin as a free man. In a … [Read more...]

Alumni Spotlight: Eddie Herena, Former Staff Photographer

May 3, 2022 by San Quentin News

During his time on staff at SQNews, Eddie took thousands of pictures, with an amazing eye for detail and dramatic shots. Eddie developed such skill … [Read more...]

Meet our advisers

May 3, 2022 by San Quentin News

The San Quentin News is produced by incarcerated writers, editors and designers. But we could not do what we do without our advisers. These wonderful … [Read more...]

‘Dan-Dan the Running Man’ runs his final lap

May 2, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Before the start of their season opening six mile race, members of the 1000 mile running club paid tribute to former San Quentin (SQ) resident Dan … [Read more...]

John Lam’s journey as a free man

April 26, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

Q: How long were you incarcerated? When did you parole? I was incarcerated for nearly 16 years; my original sentence was 26 years to life. In … [Read more...]

A point guard’s perspective: Q&A with Joshua “JB” Burton

April 21, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

Superstar point guard Steph Curry has broken the three-point record with the Golden State Warriors, beating out legend Ray Allen by a comfortable … [Read more...]