Ethnic Identity

Growing up in America was pretty hard, especially if you’re from a different cultural background. Everyday I go to school with kids, who spoke English and went home to a Chinese family, where I spoke some Chinese. I’ve always questioned my identity. What defined me as Chinese? What defined me as American? At home, I spoke some Chinese to my parents and ate many different kinds of Chinese food, but I didn’t …

…our culture with other people. Whether we are Chinese, Japanese, Black or White; everyone is simliar and unique in their own special ways. We should be proud of who we are and learn to love and accept each other for who they are. I am American-born Chinese. These two sides make me. Without either one, I am not complete. I am different and proud to be so. Race does not define me; I define me.