San Quentin’s veterans received an unexpected gift when Toys-for-Tots, their annual toy giveaway, was green-lighted for December 24 and 25. Holiday … [Read more...]
Summoning holiday memories
SQNews staffers reflect on good food, family connections, and cherished traditions During the Holiday season incarcerated people experience many … [Read more...]
SQ residents celebrate as Juneteenth becomes America’s newest national holiday
San Quentin residents joined Americans everywhere observing the new national holiday, Juneteenth, celebrating the formal end of slavery. “I think … [Read more...]
Texas considers renaming its stadium after Heisman Trophy winner
The state of Texas considered re-naming the field at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium after Heisman trophy winners Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams … [Read more...]
Celebrating the holiday homecoming of incarcerated women
After prison, women face different reentry barriers than men do, primarily be- cause women have much greater responsibilities (as caregivers, parents … [Read more...]