Here's why and some alternatives:
* "Ethnic" is an adjective. It describes something related to a particular race or cultural group.
* To express actions related to ethnicity, we use other verbs. For example:
* Identify: "She identifies as being of Italian ethnicity."
* Celebrate: "They celebrated their ethnic heritage with a traditional dance."
* Explore: "The students explored different ethnic cuisines in their cooking class."
* Embrace: "The community embraces its diverse ethnic backgrounds."
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind and I can help you find the right verb to use!