Profiles – Page 11

Importance of good character and integrity in prison

November 15, 2018 by John Lam

Cost of reputation, Part 1 Editor’s note: Survival in prison often depends on reputation. A good reputation confers respect and longevity. A bad … [Read more...]

Dr. Downey overcomes hurdles

October 17, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Dr. Downey, a staff psychologist at San Quentin, is no stranger to overcoming obstacles in life. “I fell behind in grade school because no one knew I … [Read more...]

After 22 years Antoine Brown is a free man

October 17, 2018 by John Lam

After receiving a commutation of his sentence from Gov. Jerry Brown, Antoine Brown became the latest Kid CAT member to be found suitable for … [Read more...]

Building lives through health and wellness TRUST

October 15, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

It was a bittersweet day at the 13th Annual San Quentin Teaching Responsibility Utilizing Sociological Training (TRUST) graduation ceremony August 16, … [Read more...]

Alisha Coleman: Change Agent

September 30, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

Nobody needs to tell Alisha Coleman what jail is all about. She has been there and knows what it’s like from the inside. She spent time in the San … [Read more...]

San Quentin mourns Dr. Davida Coady long time friend and volunteer

July 29, 2018 by John Lam

San Quentin mourns the passing of one of its volunteers, Dr. Davida Coady, whose humanitarian work with Cesar Chavez, Mother Teresa and third-world … [Read more...]

Legendary song writer’s history

July 24, 2018 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

It’s been 40 years since Glen Sherley, the legendary song writer who created the song “Greystone Chapel,” took his own life at age 42, according to … [Read more...]

Coming back to prison to help bridge the digital divide

May 23, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

Behind San Quentin’s walls, there is a pair of programs dedicated to closing the digital divide, Code.7370 and TLMWORKS. Tulio K. Cardozo, a former … [Read more...]