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Callie Crossley, Host, Under the Radar, WGBH Radio, Boston Media Critic and TV Commentator 2013
Born	Memphis, Tennessee
Occupation	Broadcast journalist, radio and television
Nationality	American
Citizenship	United States
Alma mater	Wellesley College (B.A., 1973)
Notable works	Eyes on the Prize
Notable awards	Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award Gold Baton, Academy Award nomination, Emmy Award, Wellesley College Alumnae Achievement Award

Callie Crossley is an American journalist who works in radio and television. She is known for hosting radio shows and commenting on news. Callie Crossley lives and works in the Boston area.

Since 2013, she has hosted a radio show called Under the Radar. She also appears on WGBH Radio's "Boston Public Radio." On this show, she and other commentators discuss politics, current events, and culture.

Callie Crossley's Education

Callie Crossley graduated from Wellesley College in 1973. She has also received special honorary degrees from other colleges. These degrees recognize her achievements.

She was chosen for a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University. This program helps experienced journalists learn even more. She also had a fellowship at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Callie Crossley's Career in Media

From 2010 to 2012, Callie Crossley hosted The Callie Crossley Show. This was a daily talk show on WGBH-FM radio. Many interesting people were guests on her show. These included writers, actors, and filmmakers.

Callie Crossley often shares her opinions on TV and radio. She talks about how media, politics, and society connect. She is a regular guest on WGBH-TV's Beat the Press. She also often hosts Basic Black on WGBH-TV.

You might also hear her on The Takeaway from Public Radio International. She has even guest-hosted Tell Me More on NPR. Sometimes, she appears on CNN's Reliable Sources.

Awards and Achievements

Callie Crossley helped produce the TV series Eyes on the Prize in 1987. This documentary series was about the Civil Rights Movement. Two parts she produced were nominated for an Academy Award.

In 2013, Wellesley College gave her the Alumnae Achievement Award. This is the highest honor for former students who have done great things. Callie Crossley is also recognized as a "history maker." Her story is part of a large collection of African-American oral histories.

Current Activities

Besides hosting her radio show, Callie Crossley is a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. This means she visits colleges and universities. She gives talks to students about media, politics, and how race and gender are shown in the media.

She is also a featured speaker on Forum Network. This service provides free online video lectures from experts. Callie Crossley helps judge important journalism awards, like the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. She also writes a blog called "The Crushed Grape Report."

Callie Crossley serves on several boards in Boston. These include the Boston Museum and the Boston Book Festival.