It's my job to bear witness

You have an important role to play, too.

View this email online Leila Fadel Host, Morning Edition and Up First NPR and WBEZ are mission-driven, non-profit organizations. From reliable political coverage to shining a light on your local arts scene and more, your donation makes a difference in your community. Donate now. My first plane ride in this pandemic was to Minneapolis in May of 2020 to cover the protests after the killing of George Floyd. It was only by being there in person that I understood the excessive force by police on those first days of demonstrations: tear gas, rubber bullets, batons — even when demonstrators were peaceful, even when journalists were clearly identified. To see this up close, without the filter of distance, was powerful. Sharing what I witnessed so that others can understand is a responsibility I take seriously as a journalist. Donate Now Since then, I’ve continued to travel to bring stories to our listeners. Stories about civilians in Ukraine; about doctors in the United States navigating a post Roe v. Wade world; conversations about race, about farmers impacted by climate change, and beyond. But also about joy: about music and literature and love. I do this work because I believe that the roles NPR and WBEZ have at this moment are more important than ever. The roles of truth teller, bridge builder and accountability holder. And, perhaps most of all, the role of cutting through the reams of disinformation that plague our societies. You have an important role to play, too. NPR and WBEZ are mission-driven, non-profit organizations. We are accountable to you, not to shareholders or investors. And, in turn, your financial support gives us the tools we need to do this work.  Your donation keeps our journalists on the ground witnessing events near and far. It keeps us sharing what we see directly with you. This is how NPR, WBEZ, and you work together to fight disinformation. In fact, our reporters are out in the field right now. Their reporting is time-consuming, expensive to produce, and requires strong funding.  Journalism that insists on transparent, truthful information is a critical public service. We're asking you today. Support WBEZ. Donate Now Select a different station You received this message because you're subscribed to Education emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy