Introducing Lisa, 59Art is a great escape from the chaos of prison. I have the best job on the compound! I am…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
More Stories From Daniel, 53In that moment, I found the strength and willingness to pursue my purpose in life. I was no longer afraid…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
Introducing Rene, 38But the hope of becoming a better person and not creating more victims is what fuels my rehabilitation. I was…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
Recipes Jermaine’s KitchenThese recipes all have the same story: the food we get here is poor quality, so I’ve imagined how to…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
More Stories From Michael, 59I ran to her, picked her up, and cried more than she did. I remember when I was 10 years…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
Recipes Michael’s Taylor Made German Chocolate BarsMichael's Taylor Made German Chocolate Bars This recipe is ingenuity-based but backed by a cooking degree from Le Cordon Bleu…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2025
Introducing Robert, 47Art is the air I breathe, and the sea I swim. I can’t always articulate what I want to say…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2025
Recipes Arnoldo’s Loco Cherry Bomb Rice BowlArnoldo's Loco Cherry Bomb Rice Bowl One evening, after coming home from my vocational trade, I noticed a sweet-scented bowl…Humans of San QuentinJune 4, 2025
Introducing Miranda, 30I’m learning that there is a much better life out there beyond those gates than the one I’ve always lived.…Humans of San QuentinJune 3, 2025
Books 25 Rules to Life Inside California State PrisonD.C. Carter introduces his book, "25 Rules to Life Inside California State Prison" In early 2021, the prison began making…Humans of San QuentinJune 3, 2025