Profiles – Page 16

Father and son bond over experiences of San Quentin

April 24, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Anthony Ammons Sr. and Jr. not only share the same name. They also share the experience of being prisoners in San Quentin State Prison. One in eight … [Read more...]

Man found innocent after 19 years

March 27, 2017 by Rahsaan Thomas

While serving 75 years to life for a robbery he didn’t commit, Guy Miles missed seeing his children grow up, the birth of his grandkids and the death … [Read more...]

CALPIA’s Pattillo explains the options of prison job training

March 26, 2017 by Juan Haines

The jobs inmates do in California’s prisons are diverse, and they demand skills that can be used in the outside workforce, according to Charles … [Read more...]

Veterans pay tribute to Mary Donovan

March 26, 2017 by Tommy Bryant

San Quentin paid tribute to Mary Donovan for her dedication to veterans programs. Donovan is an inspirational beacon for many incarcerated veterans … [Read more...]

Flood of SQ media attention draws back Van Jones

March 26, 2017 by Rahsaan Thomas

Incarcerated men at San Quentin are getting a lot of press for their accomplishments. The media work produced by and featuring incarcerated men … [Read more...]

Inmates are 20 percent of California fire crews

March 26, 2017 by Thomas Gardner

Many California prisoners find gratifying work fighting wildfires. Roughly 20 percent of the state’s fire crews are inmates, according to a CBS News … [Read more...]

Looking back on 42 years of service at San Quentin

March 26, 2017 by Charles David Henry

In June 1975, Donald Graham left the California Department of Corrections’ training academy after two weeks and took his first job assignment at San … [Read more...]

DDS Morley’s heartfelt goodbye after 19 years at SQ

March 26, 2017 by Eddie Herena

‘The dental department is going to lose a wonderful dentist’ Making people smile is something Jerry Morley is good at; it is something he does for a … [Read more...]

Celebrating Black history month

February 9, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Arthur “Rube” Foster holds an honored place in Black sports history, but most people know nothing about him. “He was a shrewd, determined businessman … [Read more...]

Stockton mayor believes in the power of forgiveness

February 9, 2017 by Rahsaan Thomas

Last year, California voters turned down a chance to end the death penalty, choosing instead to speed up the process—an indication they don’t believe … [Read more...]