Thobeka Linda, one of Women Inc.'s contributing poets, is featured again this week. As always, Thobeka writes from the perspective of a young South African woman negotiating the past while aspiring to a bright future.

This dark continent,
This Continent that is filled with so much shame.
Today, yes, our people are very much still hurting;
We still suffer the injustices of the past. History is our present.
Every day a new struggle, every day a new challenge.
Underneath the thick layer of pain lies a strong, bold people.
The school of life has taught them to be more
Than just the colour of their skin.
A people filled with so much gratitude.
A people filled with determination to face the challenges
That life has decided to throw at them.
My people, black people, my black people.
Yes I am proud to be one!

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