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What time is it? SHOWTIME!

June 28, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

OVER THE WALL People parole from prison every day. Some even find jobs and turn out to lead good lives. Some might fail. But no parolee had ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles, Sports, WALL CITY

Chalklines

June 28, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Long before most of the Q's modern players were even born, San Quentin's gridiron was a battlefield where players faced off against their greatest foe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

A Journey of 1000 MILES

June 28, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Two men from disparate backgrounds run side-by-side, battling hate and prejudice under the watchful gaze of the prison guard towers Most days, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

Reaching for the STARS

June 28, 2022 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Austin Thurman rises above a legacy of inequality to follow in Ron LeFlore's legendary prison-to-pros footsteps In 1973, Ron LeFlore was signed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

Warriors… Come Out and Play!

June 28, 2022 by Rahsaan Thomas

Every September for seven years straight, the Golden State Warriors came walking down the hill, descending onto San Quentin State Prison's Lower Yard. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

Futbol & Freedom – dreaming of redemption

June 28, 2022 by Carlos Drouaillet

Teams from the free world pass through San Quentin's gates to do battle on the dusty scrub of the lower yard — bringing with them a sweet glimpse of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Español, Spanish, Sports, WALL CITY

Wall BallTherapy

June 28, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

Among prisoners, one rare sport is often used to find euphoric relief: a good ol' game of handball. On the handball court, skilled players test out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

Rehabilitation through Sports

June 28, 2022 by Joshua Strange

How physical wellness contributes to the rehabilitation of former felons The physical health benefits of sports and exercise are widely known: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re:Store JUSTICE, Sports, WALL CITY

Stepping Back from the Stress of Covid

June 28, 2022 by Dejon Joy

How a deadly virus helped one man realize the power of basketball As I laid in an emergency room bed after collapsing in the doorway of San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY Tagged With: basketball, COVID-19

EDITORIAL – It’s More Than Just Sports

June 28, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

For the incarcerated, athletics and physical wellness can become a pathway to rehabilitation and renewal  Sports are more than just sports. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Rehabilitation Corner, Sports, WALL CITY Tagged With: sports at SQ

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