We are a grassroots organization led by formerly incarcerated individuals, committed to educating, training, organizing, and advocating for the full restoration and enfranchisement of justice-impacted communities.
Our Vision is to create a base composed of members of the justice-impacted community and equip them with the tools to emerge as community leaders who will educate and train organizers to build power and inspire policy change.
During the era of Chattel Slavery, Detroit held the nickname “Midnight” on the Underground Railroad—a final stop where freedom seekers had to arrive by midnight to cross into Canada, known as “Dawn.” The success of that historic network relied on collective courage, collaboration, and purpose.
Today, we face a new form of bondage: mass incarceration, often referred to as modern-day slavery. As an organization, we are committed to reimagining the Underground Railroad for our time—building systems of liberation that confront injustice, restore dignity, and empower communities to move from Midnight to Dawn once again.
To educate and awaken our Members to their strengths, while empowering them to become more civically engaged and enlightened to the policies, practices, and social structures that cause inequality. Empowering those who have served time to reclaim their future, we envision a world where every individual will have the opportunity to:
Together, we can create a brighter future where every voice is heard and life is valued.