Introducing Dontaye, 36My journey from the unforgiving streets of the jungle to the helm of a literary empire is nothing short of…Humans of San QuentinAugust 24, 2026
Introducing Kevin, 38Seeing someone earn their GED in my neighborhood growing up was remarkable—it felt like witnessing the impossible. One of my…Humans of San QuentinAugust 21, 2026
Introducing Kenneth, 47When I was 15, I ran around with an older friend from the neighborhood named Clarence, who was 22 or…humansgodaddyDecember 25, 2025
Introducing William, 65One of my happiest memories was being released from federal prison after serving 23 years for bank robbery. At a…humansgodaddyNovember 6, 2025
Introducing Thomas, 31This is my first ever written and published book. One Love: Kruze Thru Memory Lanez is my life story. I…Humans of San QuentinOctober 15, 2025
Introducing Kenneth, 43What brings me comfort: Hearing “I love you” from friends and family What I’ve learned about myself while incarcerated is…Humans of San QuentinAugust 4, 2025
Introducing Tony, 63My goal has always been to build ourselves up, educate ourselves, and find joy and peace without relying on a…Humans of San QuentinJuly 8, 2025
Books Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary ConfinementChristopher Blackwell introduces his book, "Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement I want to share a few incredible things…Humans of San QuentinApril 3, 2025
Introducing Tyler, 31Freezing, naked, and with absolutely nothing to do, I began writing stories on suicide watch in my head. I was…Humans of San QuentinMay 3, 2024
Introducing Jorge, 35“Whether my mom knew it or not, the seeds she planted long ago started to bloom later in life.”humansgodaddyNovember 15, 2023