Imagine if your child’s nightly lullaby were the staccato of machine gun fire or that their playground was littered with limb-rendering … [Read more...]
S.Q. Journalist After 41 Years
Forty-one years ago, a young reporter’s story about the living conditions at San Quentin caused its warden to defend his treatment of prisoners. Joan … [Read more...]
Volunteer Speaks on Importance of Financial Literacy Group
My father works to get people back into the job market from however they fell out of it: Prison, homelessness, mental illness, drug abuse, bad … [Read more...]
Hitland Brings Festivities to Lower Yard
It’s one of San Quentin’s favorite events, featuring hot dogs and music. They call it “Hot Dog Day,” with free entertainment provided by the volunteer … [Read more...]
Brothers in Pen Publish Fourth Anthology
Hot off the press is Six Cubic Feet, a new story collection by San Quentin’s creative writing group. This anthology, the group’s fourth in its … [Read more...]
Spiritual Leader Teaches Life Lessons
Spiritual minister Dr. Jerry Stubblefield made his mark at San Quentin by volunteering and teaching men life lessons through community activism and … [Read more...]
Islamic Event Scheduled For October
An event explaining the Muslim faith is being planned for late October in the Lower Yard. All residents and staff are invited to attend, said Imam … [Read more...]
The Powerful Saga Of Van Jones
Van Jones – activist, educator and green economy builder – paid a return visit to San Quentin in September and offered words of wisdom. A former … [Read more...]
Quan Says Education Is Crucial
To effectively fight crime society needs to concentrate on its children, according to Oakland City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Jean Quan. “We … [Read more...]
The Enduring Problem of Over-Familiarity
San Quentin State Prison boasts the highest number of community volunteers and staff sponsorships in the entire state, if not the nation. Every day a … [Read more...]
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