Freedictionary.com defines race as, "a group of people of common ancestry with distinguishing physical features, such as skin colour or build" (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/race). I agree with this definition to a point. I feel that this definition also overlaps with the definition of ethnicity. Freedictionary.com defines ethnicity as ones "ethnic character, background, or affiliation" (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ethnicity).

I hate defining what someone is or who he or she is in appearance because I feel like I'm putting him or her in a box. In my true beliefs I have no right to judge someone. Each person, in my eyes, are created the way they are for specific purposes and to show their individuality because as they say all humans are 99.9% the same.

But at the same time I also like to embrace my differences because I like being a unique individual. I don't necessarily embrace my race over my ethnicity or vice versa but I do embrace my culture above all. It is not the color of you skin, your facial structure, or certain physical traits that make you who you are as a person. Living in America, this is something I truly understand. I will admit that I have grown up in a very conservative and close-minded environment but I like to pride myself on being someone who is accepting of all peoples. This is the main reason I'm majoring in Journalism. I want to be able to tell peoples stories that are the minority since I'm part of the majority being a Caucasian female. However, even though it is 2009 I still see that race in the media is not largely diverse. Even though it has been said a million times, it is truly a step in the right direction for the USA to have elected President Obama as the new president. This is not only a step in the right direction for the US but also a step for the world. He truly is a sign of hope for everyone across the globe. I'm just happy to be a part of this time and my generation and look forward to what the future holds because if it keeps on moving forward like it has, it is definitely going to be a monumental time in history.