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Give the Gift of Ease this Giving Season

In a nation grappling with a profound mental health crisis, the services provided by Black Girls Smile provide a safe space for Black...

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Black Girls Smile Inc. Promotes Building Community at This Year’s Sisterhood Summit to Address COVID

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Oct 16, 20232 min read

Black Girls Smile Attends White House’s Announcement To Expand Access to Mental Healthcare

( Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) This past July, Black Girls Smile Inc.’s Founder and Executive Director, Lauren Carson, had...

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Black Girls Smile Spreads It's Message Globally This BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Last month, as we acknowledged Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Heath Awareness Month with virtual and local offerings,...

Sep 1, 20231 min read

BGS Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience Conference Closes with Words from Music Artist Normani

In case you missed it (ICYMI), on July 17-19, Black Girls Smile Inc. held its annual three-day virtual Black Girls Are Magic conference...

Aug 16, 20233 min read

Black Girls Smile's Paige Woods Speaks About Preserving Young Black Girls' and Women's Mental Health

ATLANTA–Black Girls Smile Chief of Staff Paige Woods appeared on the latest TeacHER podcast with host Kristi Morale, founder of The...

Aug 15, 20231 min read

Nonprofit Black Girls Smile Collaborates with Fabletics and Multi-Platinum Selling Artist Normani

For Black Girls Smile media inquiry request contact: Monique Fontenot at Media@blackgirlssmile.org For Normani media inquiry request...

Jul 10, 20233 min read

Black Girls Smile’s Black Music Month “Black Girl Joy” Playlist

Have you ever heard the quote, “Music has charms to soothe the savage beast”? Well, sometimes that "savage beast” can be our minds. It...

Jun 16, 20231 min read

For New Mothers, Silence Is Not Always Golden

Tonya is so excited to be pregnant with her first child. She is 6 months pregnant and has everything ready for the baby’s arrival. Her...

May 24, 20232 min read

Earth Day: Investing in Our Planet Is An Investment In Our Mental Health

This year's Earth Day theme is "Invest in Our Planet." However, when discussing saving and protecting our planet, we seldom mention how...

Apr 22, 20233 min read

Until We Address “isms” Sexual Violence Will Continue

***TRIGGER WARNING*** April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, more...

Apr 20, 20232 min read

World Bipolar Day: Black Women Uninterrupted?

What does spunky glam mother from ‘Black-ish’ actress Jennifer Lewis and songstress extraordinaire Mariah Carey have in common? They both...

Mar 29, 20232 min read

Black Girls Smile's Response to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Last week, the banking industry was disrupted when media outlets reported that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the top U.S. banking...

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Celebrating Our Voices During Women’s History Month

When we reflected on this year's Women's History Month (WHM) theme, "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories," some names came to mind at...

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Young Black Women and Girls Suffer With Eating Disorders Too?

Are you stressed? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and or moodiness? Have you or others noticed that you are very irritable? Have...

Mar 3, 20232 min read

Black Girls Smile Founder on Special Sirius XM with Dr. Robin

Join Black Girls Smile Founder and Executive Director Lauren Carson, renowned licensed Psychologist and SiriusXM radio host Dr. Robin L...

Feb 17, 20231 min read

JCPenney Announces Second-Year Partnership with Black Girls Smile

It was so nice, we thought it would be even better if we did it twice. Last month, national retailer JCPenney chose Black Girls Smile,...

Feb 16, 20232 min read

Thank You from Our Founder & Executive Director

I love holidays! Not because they are an opportunity to gather with friends and family. Not because of all the good food it brings. Not...

Dec 23, 20222 min read

NBC’s ‘Today Show’ Explores How Black Girls Smile

On a clear Friday evening, 30 young Black women and girls got together, not to support the hometown high school football team, or to go...

Nov 26, 20222 min read

Black Girls Smile Spreads Sisterhood in ATL

This summer, Black Girls Smile has been able to expand its activation offerings from virtual, hybrid and now to in-person events. This...

Jul 21, 20222 min read