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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: WALL CITY Tagged With: Spanish

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: WALL CITY

The King’s Gambit

June 28, 2022 by Jad Salem

Rook takes pawn…Bishop takes rook…“Check Mate!” San Quentin loves chess. Even deep in the Security Housing Units, where San Quentin men live in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY Tagged With: Mental Stimulation

Thanks to your support, we’ve been around the world!

June 28, 2022 by San Quentin News

With support of our readers and the generosity of donors, San Quentin News and Wall City magazine have continued to grow. Our readership now spans the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY Tagged With: around the world

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

Sports & Rehabilitation: Wall City 6 Photos – Summer 2022 Volume 5 Issue 1

June 28, 2022 by San Quentin News

What role do sports and physical fitness play in the rehabilitation of the incarcerated?  Wall City is written and produced by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY

Omid Mokri: “EL ARTISTA”

May 9, 2022 by Juan Espinosa

El arte como instrumento de liberación Omid Mokri es un artista iraní que emigró a los Estados Unidos cuando era joven. Una vez en este país, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, WALL CITY Tagged With: Profiles, Spanish

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