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Spanning the years…Sketch artist Peter Bergne brings history to life 

August 27, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

At San Quentin, we discover artists who, prior to their incarceration, came from varying walks of life. Peter M. Bergne, a former illustrator, tool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Featured Tagged With: Inmate, Profiles

The NBA’s first-ever female draftee

July 24, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

Hall of Fame inductee and the only woman to ever be drafted into the National Basketball Association passed away earlier this year. Lusia Mae Harris, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, SPORTS Tagged With: Profiles

Formerly incarcerated vet to serve on Veterans’ Justice Commission

July 23, 2022 by Juan Haines

A Washington DC based think-tank invited formerly incarcerated marine veteran Ron Self to serve on a commission, aimed at drawing attention to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Profiles

Danny Trejo’s redemption

July 23, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Danny Trejo is a man who went from a life of crime to a life of stardom and fame. “Be a good example,” says Trejo, who spent years in California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Profiles

Q&A with Diane Kahn, co-founder of HoSQ

July 20, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Photo courtesy of Diane Kahn

Before Diane Kahn co-founded Humans of San Quentin (HoSQ) with San Quentin News staffer Juan Haines, she taught a GED class at San Quentin. Her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Media, Profiles

Tommy ‘Shakur’ Ross released after 36 years

July 20, 2022 by Steve Brooks

After serving 36 years and seven months in the California Prison system, Tommy “Shakur” Ross walks out of San Quentin as a free man. In a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Profiles

What time is it? SHOWTIME!

June 28, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

OVER THE WALL People parole from prison every day. Some even find jobs and turn out to lead good lives. Some might fail. But no parolee had ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: SPORTS, WALL CITY Tagged With: Profiles

Omid Mokri: “EL ARTISTA”

May 9, 2022 by Juan Espinosa

El arte como instrumento de liberación Omid Mokri es un artista iraní que emigró a los Estados Unidos cuando era joven. Una vez en este país, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, WALL CITY Tagged With: Profiles, Spanish

Joe Ibarra dice que desea vivir hasta los 120 años

May 7, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

Por Daniel López, Reportero Tras cuatro décadas en prisión, enfrente el reto de vivir en libertad. Después de pasar cuatro décadasen prisión, Joe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY Tagged With: Profiles, Spanish

Alumni Spotlight: Eddie Herena, Former Staff Photographer

May 3, 2022 by San Quentin News

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During his time on staff at SQNews, Eddie took thousands of pictures, with an amazing eye for detail and dramatic shots. Eddie developed such skill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE Tagged With: Profiles

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