March with us
Seattle, WA
October 24, 2026
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
Juá
Juá is a self-taught musician, model, mentor, and cultural leader whose artistry bridges music, healing, and advocacy. After losing her best friend to gun violence at the age of 14, she turned to music as a lifeline, finding healing through creativity, truth, and self-expression. Today, she is a co-collaborator of the RISE UP AGAINST Domestic Violence March, the RISE UP Cultural Movement, and For the Girls Creative Collective, where she helps cultivate spaces that uplift artists, survivors, and community through music, creativity, and collective care. Influenced by Billie Holiday, Etta James, hip hop, and soul, Juá’s voice carries both tenderness and strength, offering performances that are timeless, deeply moving, and rooted in healing.
Kenshi Killzzz
Kenshi Killzzz is a Seattle-based singer, songwriter, visual artist, and cultural leader whose artistry transforms pain, healing, and self-discovery into powerful storytelling. Through her music and creative expression, she turns lived experiences into raw, poetic reflections on identity, resilience, feminine power, and transformation. Influenced by soul, jazz, and the artists who came before her, Kenshi creates immersive work that invites listeners to confront, heal, and find strength within their own stories. She is a co-collaborator of the RISE UP AGAINST Domestic Violence March, the RISE UP Cultural Movement, and For the Girls Creative Collective, where she helps cultivate spaces that uplift artists, survivors, and community through creativity, advocacy, and collective care.
Phoenix Basuel-Veltung
Phoenix Basuel-Veltung (formerly Danielle Stovall) is a survivor, advocate, activist, and founder of Take Your Wings & RISE, LLC, a healing-centered platform dedicated to empowerment, transformation, and personal growth. After choosing to continue her own healing journey and step into her purpose, Phoenix returned to Washington and began creating spaces rooted in connection, safety, and collective care. That journey led to the vision of the RISE UP AGAINST Domestic Violence March, which grew into the RISE UP Cultural Movement through the shared passion, creativity, and dedication of Phoenix and fellow collaborators Juá and Kenshi. Together, they co-create spaces that uplift survivors, artists, and communities through advocacy, storytelling, and collective action, including For the Girls Creative Collective. Phoenix believes lasting change is created through collaboration, and her mission is to continue building a world where survivors are heard, supported, empowered, and able to transform their experiences into purpose.
FAQs
🗓 When is the march happening?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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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