My name is Ivy Chen and I am a junior at Langley High School. Growing up in an Asian American household, I learned to embrace and understand my culture and family’s origin. I am a proud Asian American and I am thankful for the environment I was able to grow up in. However, it wasn’t always easy to appreciate and share my culture with others, as I feared being judged because of my race and my skin color.
Read MoreJust last spring, some of my fellow students at Langley were publicly exposed for the usage of racial slurs online. The situation quickly gained traction on social media, and Langley (rightfully so) was shamed in front of thousands for seemingly being a racially insensitive school.
Read MoreI’m Linda, one of the high school interns for Abrar Omeish. On September 5th, just three weeks ago, FCPS publicized its plan to remove open access of plastic straws from our schools. This proposal was the result of student activism from the students of Fairfax County themselves discussing what they care about.
Read More
