The LA Story Slam, hosted by Ellie Lee, will feature a musical performance by Year of the OX and six storytelling finalists will be competing live for cash awards with a distinguished panel of judges.

The Chicago Story Slam, hosted by Mia Park, will feature a comedy set by Eunji Kim and six storytelling finalists will be competing live for cash awards with a distinguished panel of judges.

The LA Story Slam will be hosted by rapper Lyricks from YOX, feature a musical performance by rapper Rekstizzy and six storytelling finalists will be competing live for cash awards.

The NYC Story Slam will be hosted by TV/Film Actor Daniel K. Isaac, feature a musical performance by hip hop artist HeeSun Lee and five storytelling finalists will be competing live for cash awards.

The ROAR Story Slam is back! Sponsored by CKA and produced by yours truly, KoreanAmericanStory.org. This time, we have two categories: Narrative Story & Poetry/Spoken Word. For both categories, we seek entries in which you share your personal Korean American experience. We’d love to hear your story!

The Council of Korean Americans and KoreanAmericanStory.Org invite you to enter the inaugural ROAR Story Slam: Celebrating Korean-American Voices for the chance to present at a national gathering of Korean Americans and win a cash award. The entry deadline is Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.