El juego historico de fútbol que unió a dos comunidades
Por primera vez en su historia, un partido de fútbol entre los residentes y los oficiales de San Quentin, une la comunidad hispana en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. Dos partidos fueron narrados totalmente en español por el residente Pablo Sánchez. Las bandas “Grupo Único Elemento” y “Esperanza” acompañaron el partido entero con música diversa, también en español, aún durante la … [Read More...]
Modelo Californiano Arranca en San Quentin
Scroll for English translation El pasado Mayo inicio la inauguración del Modelo Californiano con un gran evento para los residentes del Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. La meta del Modelo Californiano es desarrollar una cultura más humana que su enfoque es, en sanar a los residentes. Se trata de dar otra imagen al sistema de prisiones aquí en CRSQ, según el reporte impreso por … [Read More...]
La negación de los servicios religiosos
Nueva York reconsiderará las afirmaciones de un residente de la instalación Correccional de Green Haven. Robert Wiggins asegura que sus derechos de Primera Enmienda Constitucional fueron violados al no dar la “lista de llamado” para asistir a eventos religiosos. Según lo publicado en Bloomberg Law, la Corte de Apelaciones para el Segundo Distrito de los EE. UU., afirmó que el practicante … [Read More...]
El impacto a los hijo con padres encarcelados en América Latina
El encarcelamiento de los padres por cualquier periodo de tiempo en países latinoamericanos, amplifica la vulnerabilidad que ya existe, también, se introducen nuevos obstáculos para su bienestar y desarrollo de los niños. Estas separaciones solo aportan la marginalización, sufrimiento y el posible envolvimiento en actividades criminales a sus vidas como adulto, según lo dicho por Chris … [Read More...]
Residentes le ganan a los oficiales en un juego amistoso
El juego que unió a dos comunidades en el patio principal, por medio de un partido de softball [variación de beisbol], donde los residentes se llevaron la victoria en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. Este evento amistoso y deportivo fue entre dos equipos rivales. En el pasado, estas actividades no existían por reglamentos administrativos y códigos contra prisioneros … [Read More...]
Celebrando con canciones el día de las madres
En el Centro de Rehabilitación San Quentin, un pequeño grupo de residentes de habla hispana se reunieron en celebración por día de las madres. En una esquina de la yarda y con la participación del grupo Esperanza, los residentes haciendo uso de su tableta llamaron a su madre o alguien que quieren felicitar por este día especial para dedicarles las mañanitas entre otras canciones. En Latino … [Read More...]
Residentes completaron el curso de CGA
El programa CGA reconoció a un grupo de 29 residentes por el trabajo de emendar y tomar la responsabilidad de sus acciones. Un programa diseñado por doce pasos, para criminales y personas quienes participaron en pandillas que buscan la rehabilitación a lo largo de este curso, los participantes pudieron crear estrategias para cambiar el pensamiento y el estilo de vida … [Read More...]
El luto entre los encarcelados
La comunidad de San Quentin se unió por tercera vez en conmemorar a los residentes y voluntarios que fallecieron durante el año 2023. El evento dio la oportunidad de honrar y nombrar a hermanos y hermanas quienes fallecieron durante su encarcelamiento y también de aquellos que fallecieron después de ser liberados. “Nosotros no sabíamos cómo procesar el desconsuelo y la pérdida … [Read More...]
Encarcelamiento masivo de mujeres en EE.UU.
En EE.UU. desde 1980 alrededor de 26,000 mujeres fueron encarceladas y en el 2021-casi 160,000 en la gran mayoría jóvenes, según un reporte de Estadísticas del Buró de Justicia (Bureau of Justice Statistics en inglés). En el 2021, las mujeres hispanas fueron encarceladas 1.3 veces más y la mujer afroamericana 1.6 veces más que la mujer blanca, encontró la organización Proyecto de … [Read More...]
La exposición de arte de bordado
Por Guillermo Hernández Y Adan Arriaga, Spanish Journalism Guild Writers Los trabajos de manualidades han causado un impacto positivo para los residentes en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. En la biblioteca del CRSQ, se preparan para la primera exposición de arte del programa aguja de punto y serán exhibidas 17 inspiraciones únicas elaboradas por cinco … [Read More...]
FOUNDER OF RADIO DIARIES PODCAST VISITS SQ
JOE RICHMAN EXPOUNDS ON 30 YEARS OF RADIO BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE … [Read More...]
FORMERLY INCARCERATED FILMMAKER WINS AWARD
ADAMU CHAN WINS DIRECTOR DEBUT FOR 'WHAT THESE WALLS WON'T HOLD A formerly incarcerated documentary filmmaker, who honed his skills in San Quentin’s media center, has won an award from the oldest film festival in the nation. Adamu Chan, director of the film “What These Walls Won’t hold,” received the Golden Gate Award for best mid-length documentary at the San Francisco International film … [Read More...]
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURES
DAVID CALDERON TAKESCONTROL OF HIS MENTALHEALTH THROUGH HIS CRAFT San Quentin resident David Calderon, 38, showcases his artistry by creating sports hats out of writing paper and cardboard. He created his hats with a variety of team sports logos at the request of other incarcerated men here at San Quentin; teams like the Dodgers, 49ers, Raiders, Miami Dolphins and … [Read More...]
San Quen-Toons July 2023
ART & KRIMES: FILM EXAMINES NEXUS OF ART AND REHABILITATION
“Artists are definitely treated different in prison — ‘cause you provide something real that humanizes people and connects people to their family, which makes them feel valuable.” The quote above is from the documentary Art & Krimes by Jesse Krimes, screened in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel Feb. 17. The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias, is a powerfully emotional story. It … [Read More...]
PEACE REIGNS ON THE LOWER YARD
SAN QUENTIN TRADITION PERSONIFIES POSITIVE CHANGE, NEARS HOLIDAY STATUS The San Quentin community hosted its annual Day of Peace on July 1. Peace, love, and unity permeated the air as residents, staff, program volunteers and community members gathered to enjoy the sun, music and camaraderie. The event commenced with the SQ Color Guard flag-presentation ceremony followed by resident … [Read More...]
OLD SCHOOL
LUCIANO BORJAS BRINGS LOWRIDER CULTURE BACK TO LIFE Art promotes peace and tranquility in those who allow their skills and imagination to flourish inside prison walls. Luciano Borjas has found peace in drawing cars, sceneries and portraits. The artist’s passion helps foster his personal growth while enhancing relationships with friends and family on the outside. In his roles as … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS – BITTERSWEET 2023
CORCORAN PRISONERS RAISE SUICIDE AWARENESS THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS
Incarcerated people at CSP Corcoran worked together to create chalk art throughout the prison, aimed at increasing awareness of suicide in prison. In 2021, 31 people committed suicide in California’s prisons, with others struggling with suicidal thoughts and attempts, the Prison Journalism Project reported in a March story. Depression is prevalent for incarcerated people because … [Read More...]
Andrew Wadsworth finds healing with each stroke of the paintbrush
Andrew Wadsworth began his incarceration as a 16-year-old. He admits that his path to adulthood has had its challenges. Now 38, he’s in the early stages of realizing that a paintbrush is an excellent way to express himself. “It’s hard for me to express myself without coming off arrogant,” Wadsworth said. “With abstract painting there are lots of emotions—it’s hard to express just … [Read More...]
Stitch-wiz Ezekiel Gonzalez inspired by love for his daughters
“My two daughters Jacklynn and Lilly were the ones that inspired me to create these teddy bears,” said Ezekiel Gonzalez, 51, a resident of San Quentin. Gonzalez’s talent seems anything but ordinary inside prison walls. He sews handmade teddy bears and stuffs them with cotton, a craft and its products not often seen in a world of metal and concrete. When he first arrived at a … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS
by Jessie Milo (2023) … [Read More...]
WALL CITY Spring 2023 Photo Gallery
VIGNETTES
WATERLINES
The Golden Gate Ferry leaves San Quentin in its wake.Beneath pastel skies, a scene of incongruent beautyunfolds as the sun sets behind the 170-year-old facility.For families of San Quentin’s 4,000-plus residents,West Block’s outer facade reflects a daunting, impenetrablefortress, where loved ones struggle to keep hope aliveunder the watchful gaze of the guard towers. … [Read More...]
One of SQ’s newest artists honors lives lost to COVID
“I am a person who wants to bring happiness to all, by placing a smile on people’s face, a shimmering of hope,” said Shelley Small, a new San Quentin arrival. The artist considers himself a person with multiple talents, who is a caring and giving person. One of his goals is to bring out the hidden talents that others’ might have. Showing his talent is another form of teaching others: … [Read More...]
UnCommon Sense
Submitted by Jessie MiloCSP-Corcoran … [Read More...]
COMIC RELIEF – UnCommon Sense Comic by Jessie Milo, CSP – Corcoran
Solano caricature artist Ray Williams
pays homage to SQ’s prison journalists
Solano State Prison resident Ray Williams Jr. created animated caricatures of formerly incarcerated journalists who were part of San Quentin’s radio program UnCuffed. Williams conceived of the idea when formerly incarcerated journalists and San Quentin volunteers took a trip to Oslo, Norway, to be part of the first ever Prison Radio International Conference, which was featured in the … [Read More...]
Glen Shafer: Soledad neoclassical
artist owes his life to his art
Incarcerated for 35 years, the artist finds art itself to be his most stabilizing influence SQNews is featuring art submissions from incarcerated men in institutions other than San Quentin. We begin with the art of Glen W. Shafer, a resident of Soledad State Prison. “I owe my art my life,” said Shafer. “Today I am very grateful God has blessed me with this gift.” For some, art … [Read More...]
Roses are red . . . mostly
Guatemala native brings nature’s beauty to life — with bread San Quentin artist Idalio Villagran takes prison-constrained creativity and resourcefulness to another level, crafting beautiful roses of various colors from state-issued bread and Kool-Aid. The roses are so convincing that people seeing them for the first time mutter in disbelief, first that they are not real, and finally that … [Read More...]
FOR LOVE AND HONOR
Edgar Zarate Martinez pours life onto his canvasto show respect for his family and culture Painting and drawing are keys to inner freedom for San Quentin artist Edgar Zarate Martinez, activities that dispel darkness. He literally brushes away the negative thoughts and feelings that can threaten to consume people in prison. The artist’s Mexican heritage is distinctly evident in his … [Read More...]
UnChainMe
By Jessie Milo — CSP Corcoran … [Read More...]
happy VALENTINE’S day 2023
Rhymester ‘God MC’ Rakim transforms 80s rap
“Changing the game” is an expression used to describe exceptional individuals who have transformed and elevated their particular field or occupation. Hip hop great and rapper Rakim (William Griffin Jr.) is a game changer in rap music. Known as one of greatest MCs of all time, he pioneered the complex lyrical rhyme pattern that transformed rap music in the 1980s. Rakim’s slow “flow” … [Read More...]