TARIQ MAQBOOL’S INTERVIEW WITH PJP
Tariq MaQbool was one of Prison Journalism Project’s earliest regularly contributing writers, and we look forward to reading each new
“LESS LIKE YOU!”
-By Dawan Ingram
You said I was guilty but you lied You say I am heartless yet I cry
You say I am evil yet I do good
“THE CLIMB”
-By Shawn Robert Johnson
You have that dream you are dreaming where you can almost see it
However there’s a voice inside your head saying you’ll never reach it
AFTER COVID OUTBREAK AT NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON, PRISONERS FEAR “THE DUNGEON”
A COVID-19 outbreak has hit the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP), prompting a facility-wide, 10-day halt of most movement in
STRICT COVID-19 REGULATIONS ON PRISON VISITS CREATE ANGT FOR FAMILIES | OPINION
By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
-By Brandon Cowser
I learned about being prejudiced from an early age. I guess it’s a natural occurrence in all walks of life. Now there’s nothing wrong with this act. A person forms an opinion based upon the information obtained over the course of one’s lifetime.
RAMADAN: DIVINE THERAPY
On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night
THE HANDSHAKE
-By Michael J. Doce
The handshake: a small gesture of humility that can symbolize equality and Peace by the clasping of right hands. The handshake represents humanity and demonstrates common grounds found between two humans.
THE SILENCE ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE
-By Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn
In Season 5 of “Orange is the New Black,” Gloria Mendoza calls her tía (aunt) from prison. Her aunt was at the hospital with Gloria’s son, who is about to be taken into surgery…..
NJSP RETURNING TO NORMALCY
After a two and a half years of hiatus on March 16, 2022, the covid-19 emergency restrictions were eased in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). Religious services, school, and other vocational educational programs also return in full force with minimal restrictions of wearing a mask and keeping to social distancing. Seemingly, things have started to return to some..
MY ANGEL
By Lawrence ‘Larry” Adair
I believe in Angels – Cause, you sure are one
That clouds you ride never fade
