Personal Narrative: My Adopted Siblings

Growing up with seven adopted siblings has greatly impacted my outlook on racism. Today’s culture has a huge opinion on racism, and most of the time it is not very positive. The media tries to push their ways of thinking onto people and it is hard not to get swept up in it. There has been a great amount of history including racism. My adopted siblings, today’s culture, and history have greatly impacted my view on racism.

First of all, It has always been normal for me to be so close with African Americans. Six of my siblings are adopted from Ethiopia. They have been a part of my family ever since I can remember. As a result, it is odd when I hear comments about differences in race. Once a girl asked me if my parents would allow me to date an African American. The answer was an obvious yes to me because I have been taught to view everyone as equal, and that race ultimately did not matter when choosing a spouse. Her reply to the
The things that have happened over the years have showed the good and bad sides of racism. It has been a pattern throughout all generations. The Native Americans, the hispanics, and the Blacks, are all examples of people in history who were thought of as “inhumane” just because of their color. Most of these peoples were severely mistreated and beaten down. It is important for me to learn from this history, and to not fall into the crowd of accusing for race or thinking lower of someone because of their color.

In conclusion, I do not think the pattern of racism will ever cease in this world because we all have a sin problem. But Christ has united us all with His blood he shed for us. We have no reason to be separated or segregated. It is vital to stand for my views on racism and to treat people as equal, and show Christ’s love to the people who are quick to judge based on color. I have been influenced because of my family, the culture, and events that have taken place in