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Black Girls Smile
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we're reminding Black girls and young women that whatever they're f
Black Girls SmileSeptember 2, 2026

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we're reminding Black girls and young women that whatever they're facing right now, this moment is NOT the whole story.

There is always MORE. More community. More help. More people who care. More love. More life. More joy. There is always more—and we want you here. So when you can't find or see your way, know that we'll be here, lighting the path forward until you can find your way again. Because you don't have to see the whole path to take the next step, and you don't have to take it alone. Check in with your community. Reach out to us. Ask for help. OR Be the person who checks in on someone else. There is no shame in needing support, and you were never meant to carry everything by yourself. If you or someone you know is in crisis, text SMILE to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. There is more to life than this moment. And we want you here for all of it.
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