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THE CHANGE-MAKERS AND GROUND-BREAKERS OF CDCR 

March 21, 2023 by San Quentin News

In the typically male-dominated world of corrections, these women stood as shining examples paving the way for other women in the California prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Profiles, Women in Prison

Black women making historic strides in California politics

March 20, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

For the first time in California history, Black women are at the helm of two important government offices: Shirley Weber is the secretary of state and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured, Politics, Profiles

Solano caricature artist Ray Williams
pays homage to SQ’s prison journalists

March 20, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

Solano State Prison resident Ray Williams Jr. created animated caricatures of formerly incarcerated journalists who were part of San Quentin’s radio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Profiles

Glen Shafer: Soledad neoclassical
artist owes his life to his art

March 20, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

Incarcerated for 35 years, the artist finds art itself to be his most stabilizing influence  SQNews is featuring art submissions from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Profiles

The Immaculate Helping Hands of Julia Williams

March 20, 2023 by San Quentin News

Nonprofit provides affordable transportation for families visiting incarcerated loved ones A California organization established during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Programs, Profiles, Recently Posted

MS. STANCIU: ABE-II INSIGHTS

March 20, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

Armed with her belief in second chances, ABE-II instructor Alina Stanciu faces the many challenges of teaching incarcerated students. She recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Profiles, Recently Posted

26.2 TO LIFE: Powerful film debuts at SQ chapel

March 20, 2023 by Joshua Strange

San Quentin recently hosted a premiere of a documentary film starring its running club that shows how the program transformed the lives of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Prison Media, Prison Stories, Profiles

Giants legend Willie Mays pays visit to Oracle Park

January 20, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Willie Mays returned to Oracle Park on September 28 for only the second time since the start of the pandemic, according to the San Francisco … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Profiles, Recently Posted, Sports

TIER TALK: Cal student with Iranian heritage shares passion for FIFA World Cup

January 19, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

The FIFA Men’s World Cup started on Nov. 21, 2022 and 32 teams play each other for the chance to become the Men’s World Cup Champions. Due to COVID … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles, Recently Posted, Sports, TIER TALK

Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Profiles, Recently Posted, Staff Profile

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