Introducing Luis, 33One day after the yard recall, I was in my cell listening to some music. I wondered why my mom…Humans of San QuentinJune 21, 2024
Introducing Charles, 38Why do I always tend to reach for things, and people who are out of my grasp are not for…Humans of San QuentinJune 14, 2024
Introducing Derek, 59I've known Juan "Shorty" for a very long time. Last summer in 2023, I was surprised to see him still…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2024
Poetry Poetry by TimothyWhat If We Could All Love One Another? Wars and rumors of wars, I’m bringing Jesus to the street, Put…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2024
Introducing Timothy, 65I’m in prison for gross negligence of a firearm. On the street, I build houses. When I get out, I…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2024
Poetry Poetry by MichaelThis is the only poem I’ve ever written. I wrote it after my wife passed away. It feels good to…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2024
Introducing James, 68I’m from Michigan. I have two sons and 17 grandchildren there, with no family or friends here. I’ve never had…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2024
Introducing Ricky, 64I love life, people and the world. I want to participate in everything the world has for us, sharing a…Humans of San QuentinMay 22, 2024
Introducing Richard, 69When I was a young lad, my older nine-year-old brother, James, had leukemia. I was too young to have a…Humans of San QuentinMay 14, 2024
Introducing Hugo, 31Growing up in poverty and being abandoned by my father at three, I had less than others due to only…Humans of San QuentinMay 14, 2024