Profiles

Rehabilitation through tennis

July 31, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Orlando “Duck” Harris finally got found suitable on Feb.2, 2021, after serving 38 years in prison. He credits the Tennis program for his … [Read more...]

Dana Cheatum: From Life Sentence to Life Coach

July 31, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

A former lifer now offers hope and direction to hundreds of abused women in California with a sole purpose – help incarcerated women gain a renewed … [Read more...]

Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. “If you’re not … [Read more...]

Nina Simone: legendary singer, songwriter and civil rights activist

February 26, 2021 by San Quentin News

Born Nina Simone Catherine Waymon, Nina was a singer, songwriter and a civil rights activist. She recorded more than 40 albums between 1947 and … [Read more...]

Geto Boys in a league of their own in the hip hop genre

February 26, 2021 by Marcus Henderson

“This year Halloween fell on a weekend / Me and Geto Boys are trick-or-treating,” sang the rap group Geto Boys on their hit single “Mind Playing … [Read more...]

Bell Hooks – professor, feminist, and social activist

February 26, 2021 by San Quentin News

bell hooks (Sept. 1952-Present) born Gloria Jean Watkins, is an author, professor, feminist and social activist. Her pen name bell hooks comes from … [Read more...]

Black History month celebrates artists and legends

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]

Ella Baker: Civil and human rights activist

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Ella Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more … [Read more...]

Our honors list for criminal justice work

January 31, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]

Rebuilding his life after 44 years of incarceration from 1170d

January 31, 2021 by Ruby Wilks

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...]