I used to be racist, but I was able to change my life because a friend helped me before he died.
Oh no, that's so sad. Why did you used to be a racist.
I was brought up to hate other races.
It's great to improve oneself and allow their ideology to grow. It's important to not just correct the behavior yourself, but also help those who also struggle with their own racism. That way you can be more like your friend.
You're right. I hope to be more like he was.
Yeah, you've come a long way in bettering yourself, and you should be proud. But there is always more that can be done, like what your friend did for you.