The Shade of Cocoa by Marquita B.

The video follows Bella, a curious 5-year-old, as she navigates questions about her identity and skin color. Through interactions with her best friend Sasha and a show-and-tell incident at school, Bella learns about the beauty of diversity and self-acceptance. Her parents help her understand that beauty comes in all shades, and she gains a new appreciation for her own skin. The story emphasizes the importance of loving oneself and recognizing the diversity within families and communities.

What is the name of Bella's best friend?

• Emma

• Olivia

• Lily

• Sasha

Why do Bella's parents call her Coco?

• Because she likes coconuts

• Because of her beautiful skin

• Because of her love for chocolate

• Because it's her favorite color

What event is Bella excited about at school?

• A sports day

• A school play

• Show and tell

• A field trip

What activity do Bella and Sasha enjoy together after school?

• Riding bikes

• Painting

• Reading books

• Playing hopscotch

What does Bella wonder about when looking at the family photo?

• Why her hair is curly

• Why her father is taller

• Why she doesn't have her mother's bright skin

• Why her dress is different

What does Bella's mother explain about their skin colors?

• They are unique to their family

• They are all the same

• They are different due to pigment

• They change with the seasons

How does Bella feel after her parents explain about skin color?

• Happy and proud

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Sad

What does Bella's father show her on his laptop?

• Cartoons

• Family photos

• Nature documentaries

• Successful black American women

What promise does Bella make to herself at the end?

• To change her skin color

• To become a model

• To travel the world

• To always love her chocolate skin

What does Bella's mother say is the most important aspect of beauty?

• Having fair skin

• Being popular

• Wearing nice clothes

• True beauty comes from the heart