A look back at some of the major stories we’ve covered over the years … [Read more...]
Throwback: Friday, September 19, 1980
Hunger strike anniversary sheds light on SHU conditions
Ten years ago, 10 prisoners in Pelican Bay’s Segregated Housing Unit (SHU) set aside their racial and political differences to work together to file a … [Read more...]
Deadliest Day in San Quentin’s History–August 21, 1971
The deadliest day in San Quentin’s history took place 50 years ago on Aug. 21, 1971. On a single day of violence, three guards and three prisoners … [Read more...]
Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms
“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...]
1995’s The Million Man March in Washington, D.C.
On October 16, 1995 more than a million Black men gather at the nation’s Capitol Hill and Mall in Washington DC for “A Day of Atonement.” This past … [Read more...]
AN OG’S PERSPECTIVE: “Aren’t You Grateful You’re Not in Prison Anymore?”
Watani Stiner was interviewed by his former creative writing teacher, Zoe Mullery, on July 22, 2020, regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus at San … [Read more...]
The visionary who resurrected San Quentin News
Eleven years ago, former San Quentin warden Robert Ayers Jr. pulled the San Quentin News from the dust heap and revitalized the inmate-run publication … [Read more...]
One of our finest shakes up SF Giants
Inmate Curtis Charles took a trip to Candlestick Park to engage in batting practice with the San Francisco Giants. On the way over, he stopped off at … [Read more...]
San Quentin Field Meet Cheered by Thousands of Inmates; Record Falls
Inmates of San Quentin prison’s athletic circles turned out yesterday to participate in the eighteenth annual track meet. Thousands of men who did not … [Read more...]