On the other hand, people label you by your race and stereotypes of that race. For example, if you are Chinese, some think that you don't speak English and cook egg rolls. It all depends on who the person is. There might be cultural traditions that affect their lives as well as prejudices which may harm or make them stronger. I think the impact is much more significant on minorities, as many of them combat racism and prejudice everyday.
Race can be a source of pride and culture, but it is also a source of discrimination.
It has benefits and disadvantages in today's society. People are often labeled, characterized, and categorized based upon racial stereotypes. It is only through personal interaction that generalizations made on the basis of race can be broken down. I think a person's race can have a huge impact or very little impact on his or her life. For example, I am a white American.