I’m from a black community/ ethnic group. Two things I’ve learned from my ethnic group which is the black African group is that having to build something from the ground without inheritance or connections is hard and this has influenced how I view the world and everyone around me. In my culture, it's really important to get along well with everyone and appreciate our differences. We believe in working together, being kind, and helping each other out. Whether it's during special events or just in our daily lives, being united and supportive is a big part of who we are. My ethnic identity as being referred to as a black person has had a big influence on how I view the world. Growing up without help of parents to make a living and have something to lean on as black community we group up knowing that we have to uplift each other as there’s no help we’ll get from other ethnic groups. In summary the values and traditions inherent, to the community have greatly influenced how I see the world and navigate my growth. Studying anthropology allows me to explore the intricacies and historical foundations, behind these values while also pushing me to question my preconceptions and biases. By embracing the idea of "making things familiar and familiar things unfamiliar " I aim to gain an insight into the rich diversity of human experiences and promote empathy, unity and social equality in everything I do.