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Shades of YOU (SOY), 100 Shades of Black! Pride comes in many shades. (SOY) is featured artwork from The Shades of YOU project which includes an inspirational color therapy, children's book titled "Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black" by Author Mantra Lotus. The artwork is created by picking true colors taken from the photos of a variety of skin tones of African descendants from around the globe, hand-drawn and then digitally enhanced. The Shades of YOU project helps children develop a positive racial identity and improves racial socialization by including families, educators, and communities in the engagement of teaching children affirmations, introducing color concepts, and supporting them physically, emotionally, and psychologically through direct dialog involving The Shades of YOU book, 100 Shades of Black with writing prompts, poetry, creative discussion questions, engagement games, and group activities.