What makes the Valley of the Sun so unique? Could it be the passing palm trees on the freeways or the sunsets painted on the city skyline? There are many reminders of why Arizona is special to us and why we do our best to make this little oasis our home. However, outside of the cultural aesthetics and scenery of the state, there is a lot more that makes us say — For Real, AZ? With local experts, community members and advocates, we want to learn and discuss what is happening in our state by being critical about what societal, economic, and environmental problems are affecting the neighborhoods we live in. Our mission is to make complex topics more accessible to all Arizonians so collective action can occur now!