ROAR Story Slam 2016 Recap

ROAR Story Slam

Oct 27

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We are so excited to present our finalists’ stories from ROAR Story Slam, which took place on October 15 at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington D.C. Shout out to Council of Korean Americans (CKA)! And thank you Minsoo Kang for being our dynamic MC!

What an amazing night! We were honored to host 6 amazing finalists who poured out their hearts and shared their unforgettable stories. A big THANK YOU to all of our contestants!

Playlist

Jen Kim
1st Place Winner

Jen Kim shares her experiences of loss, separation, and reunification.

Min-Woo Park
2nd Place Winner

Min-Woo Park introduces himself by taking us through snapshots in his life that span from microaggressions to humorous moments to cultural pride.

Eric Sharp
3rd Place Winner

Eric Sharp shares, through words and movement, his experience of trying to find the words to articulate his Korean American identity.

Jeff Choh
Finalist

Dr. Jeff Choh shares his experiences of operating on patients in North Korea, and connecting and building trust with NK doctors. He now feels compelled to return to North Korea regularly: "Now it's my turn. My turn to go help my own people."

Eugenia Kim
Finalist

Eugenia Kim shares that as the youngest of 6 children, she was the most Americanized and was estranged from her mother. She describes how she explored the significance of her mother's dreams and began to research Korean history in order to understand the context and reconnect with her family's past.