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  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
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Junior Justin Son gestures toward a hand-drawn poster as he explains how political narratives shape public bias. Seated beside him, Jake Park listens closely, preparing to share his own response.

Students meet to discuss anti-Chinese sentiments

Jio Kim, Writer February 22, 2026

Secondary students gathered in the presentation hall for an evening of collaborative learning and discussion on Jan. 29. Hosted by Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR) in collaboration with the National...

Justin Huh in eighth grade raises his hand to share his perspective on systematic racism. Justin shares his thought on the impact of a flawed amendment on a minority population.

Movie Night opens dialogue on systemic racism

Annie Cho, Managing Editor February 29, 2024
SOAR launched its first-ever movie night where students of all ages gathered to discuss the history of racism in America. The DIS community gathered to watch the documentary “The 13th” which explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. More than thirty participants enjoyed snacks and pizza while holding meaningful discussions on the history of racism on Feb. 1.
Instagram Post by Solah Han.

SOAR Speaks Up for Southeast Asians in Korea

Leanne Yoon, Solah Han, Catherine Park, and Grace Chae March 22, 2023
Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR) recently hosted their second monthly SOARing Discussion to tackle discrimination against Southeast Asians in Korea. Stemming from the group’s year long investigation on microaggressions, students discussed issues related to this under-represented demographic, garnering over 20 participants. 
Privilege is something I didn't realize until I had a chance to empathize with others. Illustration by Betty Lee.

Let’s Talk About Race: Unpacking My Privileges

Betty Lee, Jade Lee, and Alyssa Chang March 27, 2022
When you hear someone described as “privileged,” who pops into your mind? Is it the insanely-rich Samsung group family, the Trumps, or the Kardashians? Or maybe it’s a character you’ve seen on-screen, like Cher from Clueless, Nick Young from Crazy Rich Asians, or Young-joon from the K-drama What’s wrong with Secretary Kim. I thought the same, until I found out privilege is something far more common. And it stretches further into our lives than your parents’ guilt-trip to get you to eat your vegetables: “You know, children in some countries, they can’t even eat broccoli.” I bear so many privileges that I didn’t realize up until recently; let me share a couple of them.
The Freedom Day poster is in front of the cafeteria for all to see. Photo by Alyssa Chang.

[Brief] SOAR Celebrates My Freedom Day

Betty Lee and Jade Lee March 15, 2022
Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR) has hosted a Q&A Event via a Google Form from March 14th to the 16th in celebration of ‘My Freedom Day.’ #MyFreedomDay, a student-driven event to raise awareness on modern slavery and forced labor, is celebrated on March 16th all over the world.
Illustration by Betty Lee.

Let’s Talk About Race

Betty Lee, Jade Lee, and Alyssa Chang February 22, 2022
Maybe you’ve heard the announcements from Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR) around school, or seen posters of SOAR promoting its events. But when you did, you may have thought: Is there really anything to do with racism in Korea, though? Or you may have thought: we can’t possibly get rid of an issue this serious with efforts like that. You also could have thought of it as generic issues along the lines of: “Let’s solve world hunger!” or “Let’s save the polar bears!” While scrolling past a post on social media urging you to donate to an activist group, you might have thought, “I get it’s important, but I also have a test to take tomorrow. I’ll worry about this later.” I have to say, this is totally understandable. It’s certainly what I used to think. But I found out that, not only racism and discrimination can be found everywhere, I’m also taking part in making a racist society in some way I might not be aware of. So today, I hope to address and dismantle some of the myths that I used to hold about racial injustice.
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