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Friendships Through Fences

May 11, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

A lifer reflects on the past, and the second family of his choosing As I walked across the stage to receive my graduation certificate from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY Tagged With: Human Interest, Prison Stories

JEFF CRAEMER: CURATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

April 28, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

Founder of the San Quentin Museum began building photo, artifact collection in 1984 Jeff Craemer is curator of San Quentin prison’s museum, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, Prison Stories

Second annual Mourning Our Losses event honors 13 lives lost

April 28, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Unfortunately, an imagewas not available to honorJuan Luis Ariza, whopassed away onDecember 23, 2021,at the age of 43. The second annual Mourning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OBITUARY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest

Mental health treatment goes modern with virtual reality headsets 

April 28, 2023 by William Harris

A new virtual reality therapy program is being provided to some residents at San Quentin State Prison to get a meditation experience unlike any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, Mental Stimulation

VIET IMMIGRANT MAKES HISTORY

March 21, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

First Asian American elected to leadSacramento County DA’s office A Vietnamese immigrant was confirmed as the 5th Asian American ever elected in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ICE - IMMIGRATION, Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest

THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION

March 20, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

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Group of formerly incarcerated now giving back to theircommunities following model of restorative justice A group of formerly incarcerated guys has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Tagged With: Human Interest, Rehabilitation Corner

The golden philosophy of KRS-One:

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

KNOWLEDGEIS POWER “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone” is the bold acronym of hip hop’s grand “Teacha” known as KRS-One (Lawrence “Kris” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Human Interest

SQ vets host 32nd Annual Toys 4 Tots drive

February 15, 2023 by David Ditto

U.S. veterans filled the San Quentin visiting rooms with the joy of holiday giving once again this December as they stuffed bags full of toys for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest

Giants legend Willie Mays pays visit to Oracle Park

January 20, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Willie Mays returned to Oracle Park on September 28 for only the second time since the start of the pandemic, according to the San Francisco … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, SPORTS Tagged With: Human Interest, Profiles

DNC calls for release of indigenous rights activist

January 18, 2023 by Patrick Demery

Indigenous peoples' day wallpaper design in brown traditional color and style. Federal holiday on indigenous peoples' day background

A major campaign is under way seeking freedom for Indigenous rights activist Leonard Peltier, who has been incarcerated for 46 years.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest

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