Last May John O’Connor had an on-line conversation with John Noel of Area 301. They both agreed that our nation was tragically divided and needs to come together again. They wanted to find a way to use their skills, creativity, and music to bring people together for the common good. About 90% of people want 90% of the same things. One of the most important of those things is that all Americans deserve the equal justice promised by the Constitution. If 90% of things can be accomplished and we compromised on the other 10% of those things, 90% of the people would be 95% happy. Politics needs to be put aside to do what is right and just.

John is not a famous musician, but has worked with many who are. These people know him, respect him, and trust him. When John called each of them and asked them to perform at this concert, all agreed instantly and without reservation that this needs to be done now, before the chasm between competing ideologies widens. As soon as the idea began to crystallize, John contacted Gabriele Whyard with Red Dragon Music and they began working towards our goal of a Concert and Rally for equal justice. In addition to the musicians, activists and organizers responded immediately to the call for volunteers. Even well-known speakers have signed up who will address the audience regarding the progress we have made, the steps backward we have experienced, and the many challenges ahead and what what we must do to get us back on track will be explored.