March with us
Seattle, WA
October 25, 2025
11 a.m.
Join us as we rise in power & purpose.
📍Where to Meet: Start at 5th Ave. N & Thomas at 11, and proceed on the sidewalks, for safety and public space utilization, and complete the 0.08 walk to Westlake Center
☂️🌂 Rain or Shine we RISE UP: Please wear Purple…. we would LOVE to RISE as a SEA of PURPLE.
🟪 Purple is a nationally recognized color for domestic violence awareness, symbolizing courage, peace, survival, and a commitment to ending violence.
danielle's Story
Meet the Organizers
Danielle Stovall
Danielle Stovall is the founder of Take Your Wings & RISE, LLC and co-collaborator of the RISE UP Against Domestic Violence March and the Rise Up Cultural Movement in Seattle. A survivor of both family and intimate partner violence, Danielle has transformed deep pain into profound purpose. After 20 years as a hairstylist and heart listener, she now dedicates her life to healing, advocacy, and community transformation. Through her work, she creates sacred, empowering spaces where truth, love, and action unite — bridging personal healing with collective liberation. Guided by unwavering faith, resilience, and the power of community, Danielle’s mission is to amplify survivor voices, influence systemic change, and remind the world that through even the darkest chapters, we can rise again — together. Her story is one of grace, grit, and rebirth — a living testament to the light that emerges when we choose to heal.
Juá
Juá is a self-taught musician, model, mentor, and cultural leader whose artistry bridges music, healing, and activism. Raised in a Caribbean household in Florida, she found refuge in music at an early age, and after losing her best friend Justin to gun violence at 14, music became her lifeline—expression, survival, and transformation. A proud alum of The Residency, she now creates, performs, and mentors in Seattle, co-leading the RISE UP Cultural Movement and March. With a sound reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Etta James, yet infused with hip hop and soul, Juá’s music carries medicine—healing, timeless, and unforgettable.
FAQs
🗓 When is the march happening?
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Rally begins at 11:00 AM.
The march will start shortly after.
📍 Where does the march take place?
Start at 5th Ave. N & Thomas at 11, and proceed on the sidewalks, for safety and public space utilization, and complete the 0.08 walk to Westlake Center
🎯 What is the purpose of the march?
To amplify the voices of survivors, raise awareness about domestic violence, and demand healing-centered, survivor-led solutions — including legislative change.
This is more than a march. It’s a cultural movement.
🧑🤝🧑 Who is organizing this?
This march is being organized by Danielle Stovall and Brihana Brisker.
Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, and founder of Take Your Wings and Rise, a grassroots, survivor-led initiative powered entirely by volunteers.
Brihana is a survivor of family and partner abuse and a local Independent Music Artist and model, and is using her platform to amplify THE MOVEMENT.
🟣 Is this a free speech event or city-sanctioned?
This is a Free Speech march. We are following the city’s outline for a Free Speech Event & Neighborhood Communication.
🧥 What should I wear or bring?
- Wear purple — the color of domestic violence awareness
- Bring water and comfortable walking shoes
- Signs, artwork, or photos honoring survivors are welcome
- Masks are optional but encouraged in crowded areas
🤝 How can I get involved?
We welcome:
- Volunteers (day-of and lead-up)
- Donations (to help cover permits, supplies, and accessibility needs)
- Media & content creators
- Organizations who want to co-sponsor or table
📢 Will there be speakers or performances?
Yes. The rally will feature survivor voices, community leaders, and artists. Full lineup will be announced soon.
🧒 Can kids attend?
Yes. This is a family-friendly event. We believe in creating healing spaces where survivors and their families can feel seen, safe, and supported.
🧘 Is this a protest? A healing space? A rally?
Yes — to all of it.
This is a survivor-centered space for truth-telling, grief, empowerment, and collective movement.
📷 Will there be media coverage?
We’re working with a volunteer PR team and plan to share the story with local and national media. Media outlets can contact us directly at:
🚌 How do I get there / is there parking?
We recommend using public transportation or rideshare. Street parking in the area may be limited. Accessibility drop-off information will be provided closer to the date.
🗺 How can I see the march route?
A route map will be published soon and shared via our website, email list, and social media.
💜 I’m a survivor. Is it OK if I’m not ready to march?
Absolutely. There is no pressure to participate in any specific way. Whether you walk, observe, sit with us, or simply witness — your presence is powerful.
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