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 member. "Sometimes you have to go with an 'in your face' approach," said Broussard.

A billboard campaign started in Georgia has come to Bryan-College Station. It is directed at the African American Community. The signs aim for the heart to try to reverse the high number of black women getting abortions.

"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.

"Honestly, I lived on College Main and unfortunately I never noticed it," said John Schroder.

But, others see the issue crossing color lines.

"It makes me sad," said Dee Dee Hodges. "To me it doesn't matter if what they are Black or White or what color, if they are unwanted it is just terrible.

"Black and Unwanted," the emotional words that highlight the number of abortions in the Black community but also encourage the possibilty of adoption.

"I was at one time considered Black and unwanted," said Ryan Bomberger, who started the intiative in Atlanta. "The project stems from my own life story, I was adopted into a family of 15."

He hopes for people in our area, the message is clear.

"If I saw that sign it would raise the question in mind of what can I do to help," said Broussard.

More helping hands could mean more options for mothers as they make a decision about their future.