Ethiopian Culture

I was born in somalia, where I grew up for seven years before moving to Ethiopia. I lived in Ethiopia for another seven years then moved to the United States five years ago. During my time in those different countries, I have really learned the true meaning of diversity. Not only have I met people from various racial backgrounds, but I have also met with people with different cultures, religions, languages, and traditions. I have always been open to everyone, despite the fact that I was born in a country divided up by the ongoing civil war and tribalism. I grew up in an environment where everyone considers their tribe to be the superior tribe, but that did not affect me in any way, as I grew up to be one of the most prominent anti-tribalism activists. Although I was one of the youngest member in the group, I have managed to change the mind of most of the youth, as I have always treated everyone with the respect they …show more content…
That is when I have decided to bring my Ethiopian and Somali friends together in the soccer stadium to try and solve the problem on the spot. I started by addressing both sides and telling them what the other side think of them, in which each group has responded that their assumptions are wrong and that they are not as bad as they are thought to be. I slowly stepped out of the conversation and let the two groups talk it out. After an hour of talking, both groups have came up to the same conclusion and decided to put the past behind them. Then to my surprise, each member of each group started hugging a member from the other group. This for me was a dream come true, as I was able to say that I have made the world a better place by fixing this problem. Overall, being able to bring people together and learning different traditions and customs is why diversity and inclusion are important to