Coloured people

It seems, this poem was written by an African kid and was nominated by UN as the best poem in 2006. Very poignant ... and, true.

When I born, I black
When I grow up, I black
When I go in Sun, I black
When I scared, I black
When I sick, I black
And when I die, I still black

And you white fellow
When you born, you pink
When you grow up, you white
When you go in sun, you red
When you cold, you blue
When you scared, you yellow
When you sick, you green
And when you die, you grey
And you calling me colored??

One of the fascinating things I have heard about the african americans has been their 'Black is Beautiful' campaign. Have you all heard about it?