Risking their lives to get the word out

"...I want to pave the way for other girls in this field." 6/19/19 Afghanistan's Female Journalists Risk Their Lives to Tell the News Afghanistan is a dangerous place for journalists to work, especially women. Journalists are harassed, terrorized and murdered in this war-torn country. But Khalida Rashid won't be deterred from pursuing her profession. She covers politics and news for Zan TV, the country's first all-female news network. The World's Best Blind Mountain Biker Anyone who rides a mountain bike on downhill terrain knows how perilous it can be. Well, imagine riding downhill without being able to see. Brian Bushway is a pro at it. Known as the world's best blind mountain biker, he lost his sight when he was 14. He didn't want to navigate the world with a cane, so Bushway learned how to see with sound. If you would like to share this story with someone who is visually impaired, check out this version with audio descriptions. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list