Page 81 — Prison Journalism Project

White clouds against a blue sky with a small rainbow reflection

10 Things That Brighten My Day in Prison

by Chastyn Hicks May 4, 2023

Kevin Sawyer at San Quentin State Prison

Writing While Black Is Not a Crime

by Kevin D. Sawyer May 3, 2023December 11, 2025

A metal serving tray with lid featuring a square of dry ramen noodles.

Humor

New Food Trend to Try: Prison Cuisine

by L.T. Henning May 2, 2023October 30, 2023

Shaft of light beam into a dark from from a small window covered with security bars

Inside!

by Eric Jones May 2, 2023

A red heart is painted on white-washed wood boards

First Came Rehab. Then Came Love

by Ricky A. Ortega May 2, 2023

Essays & Memoirs

How Clocks — and Football — Help Me Mark a Life Sentence

by Kamili Matata April 30, 2023

UNINVITED

by Christopher Reece April 30, 2023March 31, 2026

Q&A

Q&A: How to Stop Loving the Streets — And Why

by E.D.H. April 30, 2023

I Have the Ticket. But After Prison, Can I Still Be Her Dad?

by Corey Minatani April 27, 2023

Rear view of men at Parchman Farm watching a screening of The First Step.

As Told To: A Journey from Federal Prison to Freedom

by Maurice Clifton Sr. and Mason Bryan April 27, 2023