About Us

Reforming Redress

The Harriet Tubman Project's mission is to empower individuals most impacted by the criminal justice system by reforming the concept of redress. Through education and advocacy, we strive to create more "Harriets," leading the way to freedom and systemic change.

Our vision is to ensure accountability within the criminal justice system by holding prosecutors and law enforcement responsible for their actions, fostering justice and equity. By promoting fair trials, we aim to significantly reduce wrongful convictions and create a more just legal process for all.

Our Story

The Harriet Tubman Project (HTP) was formed in 2021 at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Norfolk (MCI Norfolk), under the legal department of the African American Coalition Committee (A.A.C.C.).

Although HTP was principally founded by Rickey "Fu-Quan" McGee, (a wrongfully convicted man) and other incarcerated men (highlighted below) that have played an instrumental role in the evolution of what HTP stands for today.

The Harriet Tubman Project began as a class aimed at teaching incarcerated individuals the law and empowering them to become experts in their own cases. Twice a week, incarcerated men from diverse backgrounds gathered to study the intersections of the criminal justice system and systemic racism, equipping themselves to effectively advocate for their rights within that system.