Blogs “Teaching Inside San Quentin” by Brian King I had never been inside a prison, much less been anywhere near one. None of my family members had served…BarryMay 8, 2024
Introducing Amanda, 37 I have spent over half of my adult life coming and going out of places like this. But this time,…BarryMay 8, 2024
Introducing Dwayne, 58 Recently, I had a conversation about my life with a new friend. I told him that I was incarcerated for…BarryMay 8, 2024
Introducing Arthur, 36 “I have learned to appreciate the small things and family traditions that keep families together, especially the patriarchs who instill…BarryMay 7, 2024
Introducing William, 45 "One day, in my depression, I heard her last words to me. 'If you know better, you do better.'" …BarryMay 7, 2024
Introducing Bryan, 58 I learned my letters by the light of a kerosene lamp when my family lived in a house my mother's…BarryMay 7, 2024
Introducing Toby, 48 “A man is not great because he never failed, a man is great because failure has never stopped him.” …BarryMay 7, 2024
Introducing Shane, 53 Growing up, I never understood why I always felt I had to strive to be perfect. I was a firstborn…BarryMay 6, 2024
Introducing Maurice, 45 I am from Detroit and have been in and out of prison and jail throughout my life. I am…BarryMay 4, 2024
Introducing Tam, 43 I met Mr.Brown at the RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. He was a correctional officer. He turned out…BarryMay 4, 2024