Joyce Laboso: My pride in Hillary Clinton nomination

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

I was overcome by feelings of envy, empathy and hope as I attended the Democratic National Convention in the US where Hillary Clinton was formally nominated as the party’s candidate in the November elections.

Her nomination was a poignant moment for me and a significant milestone for women, who have suffered prejudices for years in their attempt to rise up and push the boundaries in the corporate world and politics. Besides being invited to the convention, I had followed Ms Clinton’s campaign for months and it was only appropriate that I witnessed her make history, in a ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State, last week.