A controversial topic has come to the Brazos Valley. There's a new spin on Pro-Life billboards. These target the African American community -- where statistics show mothers have a disproportionate number of abortions , as much as 2 times more than other races.
Drivers along South College Avenue in Bryan can see a message on a billboard that's hard to miss. In fact it almost hits you between the eyes. Powerful words are written across the top "Black and Unwanted."
"I believe in going outside the lines," said Mary Broussard, Former College Station ISD Board 
A billboard campaign started in
"Abortion is a very challenging and difficult topic," said Broussard, is also an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
"The economic factor is the driving force and also the support of extended family." said Broussard. "Black people may not have the extended family to help them in the decision to keep their their children."
While, some simply pass by the message.
Source: KBTX.com | Stephanie Palmer
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