Background & Purpose Laveda Jones—a conscious rapper and political scientist known for fusing activism and art—steers this festival through Laveda Jones Productions, the creative and organizing force behind the event.  Aligned with the One Million Rising movement’s mission to build collective action through artistic expression, this festival transforms Perry Park into a stage for resistance, dialogue, and empowerment.  Location Context: Perry Park & Phoenix Perry Park, located at 2700 N. 32nd Street, was revitalized earlier in 2025 through a grand reopening that enhanced its facilities and community potential Facebook. This makes it an ideal venue for large-scale gatherings that blend culture and advocacy. Phoenix—one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities—serves as a strategic platform, with its diverse community and civic relevance providing fertile ground for social mobilization and creative resistance.  Laveda Jones—a conscious rapper and political scientist known for fusing activism and art—steers this festival through Laveda Jones Productions, the creative and organizing force behind the event  Through artistic expression, this festival transforms Perry Park into a stage for resistance, dialogue, and empowerment.