San Quentin State Prison lost a great treasure on Aug. 23. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Correctional Officer L. Griffin passed away. … [Read more...]
Nhiều Cơ Hội Cho Cựu Tù Nhân
Có nhiều cơ hội và điều kiện hiện đang mở ra cho cựu tù nhân và những thành viên từng có tiền án theo lời tường thuật của CNBC.com. Theo nhiều … [Read more...]
Topic of Discussion: Felons’ Voting Rights, Part 2
There was a time when it took rampaging terrorists to keep people from the polls, now it’s voter apathy discouraging many Americans from the ballot … [Read more...]
Backlash Against Muslims After Massacre
The association of Islam with the massacres committed in Paris and San Bernardino has lead to a backlash against Muslims. Late last year, a young man … [Read more...]
Restoring Rap Music Back to Its Original Purpose
What can be done to return mainstream rap music back to its positive roots? The Yard Talk panel discussed how this could happen. Eric Curtis: “We … [Read more...]
Can Rap Music Promote Positive Change and Growth?
Can mainstream rap music return to its positive roots? The Yard Talk panel debated whether a paradigm shift was possible. Demond Lewis: “The Powers … [Read more...]
‘Keeping it Real’ With Gangster Rap
By Rahsaan Thomas Staff Writer Why isn’t gangster rap music viewed simply as entertainment? In a discussion about why gangster rap has such a harmful … [Read more...]
Rap Music and the Influence it Has on Society
What kind of influence does rap music have? Is it just entertainment, politically driven or negative motivation? The Yard Talk panel discussed these … [Read more...]
Is Rap Your Daddy? Was Rap Music My Dad?
Green numbers 6-6-6 surround by red flames tattooed on the face of his 18-year-old son were the first thing Demond Lewis noticed in the picture. He … [Read more...]
Is Rap My Daddy?
In this issue the San Quentin News introduces a six-part series exploring the role rap music played in the turbulent early lives of many inmates … [Read more...]