Black Girls Smile Inc. (BGS) is a national nonprofit organization that promotes positive mental health and educational activities geared toward young black females. In 2012, BGS Founder and Executive Director Lauren Carson made a commitment to help ensure that all young black females feel supported, enlightened, and empowered to lead mentally healthy live Our mission is grounded in research, focus group findings, and personal experiences highlighting the under-served and underrepresented mental health needs of young Black women. Our Vision: We envision a society that through the normalization and dialogue surrounding mental wellness, all individuals, including young Black females are provided education, support, and resources necessary to lead mentally healthy lives.