Crossroads

"Crossroads" strives to educate and enlighten the viewer about the contributions African Americans make, and talks candidly about issues of concern in this particular community. Crossroads has included a series on economical empowerment, health care in the African American community, Houston as a "Third Coast" entertainment hub, and weddings from an African American perspective. Host Melanie Lawson, well known throughout her native Houston, brings a certain branding to Crossroads. A Princeton grad with a Law and Journalism degree from Columbia University, she brings all of her knowledge and experience to the development of topics for Crossroads.

"The major value of Crossroads is being able to bring stories and information of particular interest to African-Americans. It allows us the time to really examine issues in depth, or do an interview that gives you more insight into a person or group of people. I really enjoy being able to take part in the decision-making part *before* the show, as well as doing the actual interviews. I especially like doing packages on issues, newsmakers, or organizations that run much longer than they could on a newscast, giving viewers a chance to truly learn more and decide for themselves. In a city as diverse as Houston, it's a great vehicle and I find much of our regular audience is not African-American, but just Houstonians interested in what's going on in their city."

From Crossroads

HOME BUYING SEGMENTS

HOUSTON HOPE
Investing in Houston's Neighborhoods
713-522-HOME (4663)

LEGACY OF HOME OWNERSHIP TOUR
1-866-800-0072
www.chase.com/legacy

HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
713-671-9993
www.houstonhabitat.org

CREDIT REPORTS
www.equifax.com
www.experian.com
www.transunion.com

OTHER RESOURCES
www.energystar.gov
www.hud.gov

HIP HOP 4 HIV CONCERT

Saturday, June 30th
Reliant Arena
Doors open at 2 PM
www.texstars.org

Testing 4 Tickets

June 27th
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center
4605 Wilmington

June 27th
10 AM - 6 PM
Planned Parenthood
3601 Fannin

June 29th
10 AM - 5PM
Sharpstown Mall

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
www.uncf.org

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