Listen to this compelling August 5, 2025 conversation between American prison artist Donald C-Note Hooker and physician Ricardo Alvarez regarding C-Note’s parole board journey.
August 5, 2025 at 1:19 pm PST
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Summary (15 min audio):
Donald C-Note Hooker, an incarcerated artist, is seeking support for his release through the “Free C-Note by Black August” campaign, citing Proposition 57. He believes he was wrongly convicted and has served his non-violent sentence. He’s facing issues with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) manipulating work group credits to keep him from a non-violent parole board. He’s working with Dr. Ricardo Alvarez on deliverables, including sending a summary packet to supporters and seeking legal feedback. A challenge remains in getting audio recordings into a distributable format. Hooker expresses frustration with the parole board process, feeling unfairly treated compared to other inmates, including gang members and those convicted of violent crimes. He highlights inconsistencies in the application of Prop 57, noting that individuals convicted of attempted murder were considered for non-violent parole while he was not.
Key Points:
- Hooker is campaigning for release based on Proposition 57, arguing he’s served his non-violent sentence.
- He accuses CDCR of manipulating credits to prevent his access to the non-violent parole board.
- He’s working on deliverables, including document distribution and legal consultation.
- He’s struggling to convert audio recordings into a usable format.
- He expresses frustration with the parole board process and perceived unfair treatment.
- He questions the logic of people convicted of attempted murder being considered for non-violent parole while he is excluded.
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