Poetry has always had the ability to make me, unintentionally, think of things or someone in unexpected ways. So, when I pick up a poem, I am open to … [Read more...]
Dealing with opioid deaths in prison
The Obama administration met with correctional officials in July to address the spike in overdose deaths in the nation’s jails and prisons due to … [Read more...]
My son the warrior
My 36-year old son is an Army Special Forces Medic. He has numerous campaign medals and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He has fought for our … [Read more...]
A Look Back at Aly Tamboura’s Legacy and Accomplishments
Earlier this month, Aly Tamboura regained his freedom after 12 years of incarceration for assault. To say he is rehabilitated would be an … [Read more...]
Farewell to Cherished Kid CAT Volunteer Hera Chan
More than 50 San Quentin inmates gathered in a rustic trailer to honor and bid farewell to a cherished volunteer, Hera Chan. “There are no words to … [Read more...]
Lions Club Honors Folsom’s Knitting and Crocheting Program
Hooks and Needles, a charitable crocheting and knitting program at Folsom State Prison (FSP), has been honored as the Small Club Project of the Year … [Read more...]
Boy’s Childhood Engulfed in a Decade-Long Civil War
The first time Ishmael Beah held an AK-47 rifle, it stood nearly as tall as he did. Later the teenager talked about a contest that involved slicing a … [Read more...]
Vice Mayor Looks to SQ to Improve Oakland
Oakland Vice Mayor Annie Campbell Washington came to San Quentin State Prison and talked about improving her community, including the city’s … [Read more...]
Correctional Officer Sakaria Tagaloa Retires After 30 Years
On June 25, after working more than 30 years for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Officer Sakaria Tagaloa retired. … [Read more...]
Cala Manager Offers Employment Returning Citizens
San Francisco’s hottest restaurant has a general manager who believes it is smart business to hire the formerly incarcerated.Opened in September 2015, … [Read more...]
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