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The powerful voice of Jennifer Richter

December 27, 2016 by Juan Haines

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Dealing with opioid deaths in prison

December 27, 2016 by David Eugene Archer Sr.

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: opiod, overdose, Profiles

My son the warrior

November 26, 2016 by San Quentin News Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

A Look Back at Aly Tamboura’s Legacy and Accomplishments

October 20, 2016 by Kevin D. Sawyer

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aly Tamboura, Code.7370, CZI, Profiles, The Last Mile

Farewell to Cherished Kid CAT Volunteer Hera Chan

October 20, 2016 by John Lam

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Lions Club Honors Folsom’s Knitting and Crocheting Program

September 1, 2016 by San Quentin News Staff

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Boy’s Childhood Engulfed in a Decade-Long Civil War

September 1, 2016 by Juan Haines

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Vice Mayor Looks to SQ to Improve Oakland

August 10, 2016 by Rahsaan Thomas

Oakland Vice Mayor Annie Campbell Washington came to San Quentin State Prison and talked about improving her community, including the city’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Correctional Officer Sakaria Tagaloa Retires After 30 Years

August 10, 2016 by Rahsaan Thomas

On June 25, after working more than 30 years for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Officer Sakaria Tagaloa retired. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Profiles

Cala Manager Offers Employment Returning Citizens

August 10, 2016 by Wayne Boatwright

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...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Cala Restaurant, Emma Rosenbush, Gabriela Camara, Prison Law Office, Profiles, San Fracisco, San Francisco Adult Probation Department

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