A former lifer now offers hope and direction to hundreds of abused women in California with a sole purpose – help incarcerated women gain a renewed … [Read more...]
ELDER DERRICK HOLLOWAY LEADS SQ GARDEN CHAPEL
Displayed in the entry hallway in Garden Chapel is a Biblical verse that reads “Iron sharpens iron.” Since 2009, Pastor Derrick Holloway has been … [Read more...]
IT’S SHOWTIME! WITH AARON TAYLOR
Being prepared boosted Aaron “Showtime” Taylor from being a sports announcer inside San Quentin to doing the public address announcing at a game for … [Read more...]
Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms
“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. “If you’re not … [Read more...]
Nina Simone: legendary singer, songwriter and civil rights activist
Born Nina Simone Catherine Waymon, Nina was a singer, songwriter and a civil rights activist. She recorded more than 40 albums between 1947 and … [Read more...]
Geto Boys in a league of their own in the hip hop genre
“This year Halloween fell on a weekend / Me and Geto Boys are trick-or-treating,” sang the rap group Geto Boys on their hit single “Mind Playing … [Read more...]
Bell Hooks – professor, feminist, and social activist
bell hooks (Sept. 1952-Present) born Gloria Jean Watkins, is an author, professor, feminist and social activist. Her pen name bell hooks comes from … [Read more...]
Black History month celebrates artists and legends
Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]
Ella Baker: Civil and human rights activist
Ella Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more … [Read more...]
Our honors list for criminal justice work
San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]
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