“There’s not a person that I talk to inside that doesn’t feel forgotten.” Those words from this conversation still haven’t left me. Diane Kahn, my guest, is a teacher who went from an elementary school classroom to teaching men inside San Quentin prison. Along with incarcerated journalists, photographers, and editors who are serving time in the California prison or who have recently come home, she has created Humans of San Quentin, a digital storytelling space that seeks to break down the walls and stereotypes of prison life, allowing those behind the bars to be heard.

While Diane offered me her time, wisdom, and love during this episode, I want, also, to celebrate everyone who makes Humans of SQ possible, including Juan Haines, Eddie Herena, Marcus Blevins, Joseph Krauter, and all the interns, volunteers, and people inside who are willing to share their stories and who offer us the blessing of listening.

Connect with Humans of San Quentin:

Website: https://www.humansofsanquentin.org

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @humansofsanquentin

Twitter: @humansSQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansofsanquentin.org