
WHAT DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH MEAN TO YOU? – SOME REFLECTIONS FROM NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON
Black History Month for me is a chance to shed the spotlight on our Black community. Every year during the
Black History Month for me is a chance to shed the spotlight on our Black community. Every year during the
Tariq MaQbool is the creator and facilitator of the Captive Voices Writing Program at the New Jersey State Prison. He
As a kid in Pakistan, police treated Tariq MaQbool like a nephew. As an adult in solitary confinement, the kindness
Although, I must admit that some of the songs are pretty good. Anyhow, the main attraction for me is the
By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool
There is a house outside of the large wall surrounding the New Jersey State Prison, a quaint little Tudor house
The “Big Yard” of the New Jersey State Prison is separated into four quadrants, aptly named “Quad” ‘1 to 4’.
A man died in New Jersey State Prison a few months ago. Rumors were swirling about as soon the ominous
It is the last week of December and I find myself sitting by my cell window looking distantly at the
This past year, people outside have been revved up with footage of police shootings, and heavy handedness of law enforcement,