This journal will reflect how I think family has an influence on how people treat others in a society. I interview my great aunt about race and racism. I expressed how my great-grandmother, adopted by white people, shaped our thoughts about other races. I explain how my family is similar to African American families in the United States. I expressed my opinions on race and racism. Last time I discussed how I will make sure my children and their children share the same views as me on race and racism. Influence of Family on Race and Racism I believe that family has an influence on the way people see the world. At some point in our lives we are taught the concept of race and racism. I personally think that how we treat others in our society is influenced by the backbone of a family. I am the mediator, the comforter, the teacher and the one who holds the family together. My family has never been the same since my grandmother passed away in 2009. When my grandmother was alive, we had a family reunion at her house every year. On Sunday he made sure all of his children and grandchildren were in church every morning before Sunday school started. All the women in our family would get together and cook on Sundays too. Now that my grandmother has passed away, we all celebrate her birthday. As Christians we are taught to love all people, no matter what. This has had an effect on how my family views other races. I know for a fact that any member of my family would be okay with me dating or getting married to someone of a different race. Like most African American families, my family values ​​family. We may get upset or argue, but we are all there for each other, no matter what. My views on race and racism. After learning about race and racism from my family, I had learned not to hate others because they are of a different race. I know racism still exists because I see it all the time in the news, on social media, and in my workplace. In my opinion, I don't see how anyone could not like a person they know nothing about. I also think it's wrong to teach your children not to like people of a certain race. According to my religion if you