Plan de preparación para los reos que serán deportados
Por primera vez, la organización de Homies Unidos (HU), present ó su primer taller informativo para la comunidad de habla hispana en San Quentin. El Director Ejecutivo y Co-fundador Alex Sánchez de HU y el Defensor Público de San Francisco (DPSF), Francisco Ugarte hablaron de temas de suma importancia, tales como Estado Migratorio, delitos antes de 1996, Naturalización y Detención de … [Read More...]
Inauguración del Festival Cinematográfico en SQ
Celebridades de Hollywood compartieron la alfombra roja con los residentes del Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin, durante la inauguración del Festival Cinematográfico San Quentin. El evento ocurrió 11 y el 12 de octubre, llenando la capilla B y atrayendo la presencia de compañías de cine, televisoras y prensa local y nacional. Las celebridades y los reclusos disfrutaron e interactuaron … [Read More...]
Cerrando el 2024 con once nueveos periodistas
La trayectoria continua en SQNews con la graduación de once nuevos reporteros para las páginas en español. Colectivamente estos hombres siguen sobre pasando y rompiendo estereotipos y haciendo nuevas historias. Cerrando el año 2024, el 13 de diciembre se realizó esta ceremonia en la capilla B donde los participantes fueron reconocidos. Cumpliendo 26 semanas de intenso aprendizaje y trabajo de … [Read More...]
Cultivando la Herencia Hispana en San Quentin
Después de varias décadas, en el mes de la herencia hispana del 2024, San Quentin, celebró el primer evento patrocinado por el Centro por los Derecho Humanos Ella Baker (EBCR) y la Librería Los Amigos de San Quentin (FSQL). Un evento que duro más de siete horas de celebración, conto con ritual y danza Azteca, Música, baile, comida y un juego tradicional mexicano. En la capilla la decoración … [Read More...]
Cambios a los mensajes gratuitos para los encarcelados
En el verano del año pasado, el Departamento de Correcciones y Rehabilitación de California, comunicó a los individuos encarcelados de cambios con respecto al servicio de comunicación con los mensajes electrónicos gratuitos de ViaPath, a partir del 1 de agosto. Anteriormente, cada individuo podía enviar 20 mensajes electrónicos gratuitos por semana, con el CDCR cubriendo el costo de 15 mensajes … [Read More...]
SF District Attorney attends first Spanish-speaking forum in SQ
In a groundbreaking symposium, San Quentin’s incarcerated Spanish community hosted its first forum with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and her staff. “I’m honored to be here today to make an impact for the Hispanic community. I have the opportunity to do this for the first time here at SQ,” said DA Brooke Jenkins, who is of Salvadorean descent, in her opening … [Read More...]
CCHCS repleta los edificios de SQ con cajas de NARCAN
En junio 2024, Los Servicios de Atención Médica Penitenciaria de California (CCHCS) envió un aviso informando a los residentes de San Quentin para informar de los altos niveles de sobredosis en su comunidad. De acuerdo a la información que los residente recibieron por medio de las tabletas, CCHCS está tomando acciones en educar a la población sobre el uso del aerosol Narcan/ Naloxone, como … [Read More...]
Una Doctora se convierte en presidenta
De acuerdo a su biografía publicada por BBC News Mundo, Sheinbaun nació el 24 de junio del año 1962. Sheinbaun fue la segunda hija del matrimonio de Carlos Sheimbaum Yoselevitz, quien llego a México a principios de 1920, y Annie Pardo Cemo, quien llego a México en el año 1942. Su padre era químico y formaba parte de la comunidad judía asquenazi de la Republica Lituania. Trabajaba en el comercio … [Read More...]
La nueva era en San Quentin
La población encarcelada fue informada acerca del inicio oficial del Modelo Californiano y de los cambios inmediatos de remodelación en San Quentin, a principio de agosto de este año, en patio principal. El evento contó con la participación del Director Interino Chance Andes, quien fue el presentador principal y compartió la información de los cuatro pilares. El dio varios ejemplos de cómo las … [Read More...]
La cultura futbolística de CentroAmérica
La chamusca es un partido de fútbol que se juega en cualquier lugar y es una actividad en Guatemala para pasar el tiempo con los amigos. En otros países como México se conoce como la cascarita, en El Salvador lo llaman mascón, en Honduras: potra. No importa el nombre, al final es un partido de futbol callejero. Para algunos residente del Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin, el salir al … [Read More...]
A color worth a thousand words
Robert Gomez shares his truth with the world through art full of vibrant colors San Quentin resident Robert Gomez, 55, rises early in the morning to create. With a colored pencil in hand, he renders imagery of birds and fish, the real and imagined, and colors both bold and subtle. Gomez has been practicing his distinct style for the past 25 years, finding inspiration in his family … [Read More...]
GERRE MOORE BRINGS COLD, HARD STEEL TO LIFE
Artist Gerre Moore has been working with ink pen and color-pencils for decades. For Moore, 56, his journey as an artist began as a five-year-old child, inspired by his mother’s talent. “My mom was a good painter and got all my sisters and my brother doing some kind of art work when we were young,” Moore said. “I owe my mom everything.” In 1996, he started reading classic car … [Read More...]
SHEB ISBELL, BEADING GURU EXPLORES NEW DIMENSION WITH EACH CREATION
Through arts and crafts, many incarcerated people have found ways to express themselves and have found ways to communicate their creative endeavors with the outside world. Beadwork has existed since early humans hung shells around their necks and beads used in arts and crafts remain popular to this day. Sheb Isbell, a new arrival at San Quentin, brought with him a new level of innovation … [Read More...]
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
David Hernandez re-purposing everyday scraps into art gems All art has unique ingredents. San Quentin resident David Hernandez creates sports logos and handbags from common materials that anyone else would consider useless and throw away. He has adopted the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as an artistic credo. “I learned these techniques so that I can stay busy and my time goes by … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS, Tips For Cell Living – August 2023
MÚSICOS DE MUCHO TALENTO CONTAGIAN CON ALEGRÍA A SAN QUENTIN
Por Aristeo Sampablo e Idalio VillagránSpanish Journalism Guild Writers Con las guitarras en las manos y la voz entonada, encuentran sanación en el paso a su rehabilitación. Es una tarde como cualquier otra, Los amigos de Rancho estan reunidos y afinando sus guitarras para traer un poco de alegría a los residentes de San Quentin. Resonando sus instrumentos y dándole un toque … [Read More...]
‘SE CELEBRA LA PAZ EN SAN QUENTIN’
Por Willy Alarcón Spanish Journalism Guild yEdwin E. Chavez Spanish Journalism Chair Después de una ausencia de dos años por la pandemia, el Día De La Paz regresó a San Quentin a toda pompa. El evento comenzó temprano, trayendo largas filas de reclusos anticipando recibir sus bolsas de obsequios llenos de aperitivos, gracias a la compañía Walkenhorst. El Director de la … [Read More...]
SQ MARIN SHAKESPEARE PLAY CONFRONTS THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN
The Marin Shakespeare class at San Quentin continued its tradition of performing classic plays from the English bard’s portfolio. On June 30, it was a Caribbean-themed interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew." The event in the Garden Chapel also featured a discussion about how San Quentin can transform into a rehabilitation center. Some of the residents in … [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...]